Due to a 24-hour general strike called by the Civil Servants’ Confederation, Greek airlines AEGEAN and SKY express have announced cancellations and rescheduling of flights on February 28, impacting both domestic and international travel.
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Greece has surprised Europe with its remarkable economic recovery, transforming from a debt-stricken nation to a model of fiscal stability within a decade. Once synonymous with financial turmoil, Greece is now outpacing Germany in economic growth and projecting a 3% budget surplus by year-end. While investor confidence soars, rising rents and inflation continue to strain ordinary citizens, highlighting the uneven impact of the country’s comeback.
Greece will experience a nationwide general strike on November 20, 2024, as public and private sector unions ADEDY and GSEE unite in a 24-hour walkout. The strike will disrupt public transport and ferry services while workers demand wage increases, labor rights, and enhanced social policies. Demonstrations are planned across the country, with a major rally in Athens at Klathmonos Square.
Private sector workers concluded their participation in the 24-hour General Strike in Athens today, organised…