Athens public transportation services will operate on modified schedules from Holy Friday, April 18, through Wednesday, April 23, due to the Easter holiday. Changes include earlier last train and tram departures on Holy Saturday, adjusted bus and trolley timetables, and potential additional routes to major travel hubs. Passengers are advised to plan ahead.
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Greece is set for a nationwide shutdown on April 9, 2025, as workers from both public and private sectors launch a 24-hour strike, demanding higher wages and solutions to the housing crisis. With air traffic controllers, seafarers, teachers, and journalists among those joining in—coupled with immobilised trains and limited bus services—disruptions are expected across the country.
Greek authorities are stepping up security on public transport with the deployment of 130 police officers on buses and suburban trains in Attica. Announced by Minister of Citizen Protection Michael Chrysochoidis, the initiative aims to enhance passenger safety and combat delinquency, particularly in high-crime areas like West Attica. Officers, both in uniform and plainclothes, will patrol routes from early morning until midnight. The move is part of a broader effort to improve public confidence in the transport system while tackling issues such as drug trafficking.
Thessaloniki commuters will soon benefit from reduced fares on public transport, with the new metro and bus tickets set at €0.60 per ride. Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras announced these changes, which include a 10+1 ticket bundle for €5.80 and a €16 monthly unlimited travel card for both buses and metro. The new fares aim to encourage combined metro and bus use, with the metro’s debut anticipated by November 30.
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