Greece’s ferry services have been halted for the third consecutive day, affecting island connectivity and leading to supply shortages. The strike, driven by demands for a 15 percent pay increase by the seamen’s union, continues as shipowners offer only 3 percent. The PNO union threatens an indefinite extension of the strike, underscoring the critical role of ferries in the country’s transportation network.
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