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Greece transport strikes disrupt railways and major ports

A series of coordinated strikes on Friday, October 30, 2026, has caused widespread disruption to Greece’s transportation networks. Railway workers, represented by the Panhellenic Railway Workers’ Federation (POS) and the Panhellenic Union of Attraction Personnel (PEPE), launched a 24-hour strike affecting trains and suburban rail services. Major routes, including Athens–Thessaloniki and services in Patras and Athens, faced extensive cancellations. Hellenic Train has contested the legality of the action, stating that the Piraeus Court of First Instance had previously ruled a similar strike illegal due to non-compliance with security staffing procedures and had prohibited future strikes on the same subject.

Simultaneously, maritime workers and seamen initiated strikes across seven major ports, including Piraeus, Patras, and Igoumenitsa. The maritime action, part of an international day of action, involves unions such as PEMEN, PENEN, and the Stephenson Union. Demands include a 12% wage increase, improved safety measures, a seven-hour workday, and mandatory medical staff on board. Workers also expressed opposition to the use of commercial ports and vessels for transporting military equipment in conflict zones. The strikes have left several islands without airport connections isolated, significantly impacting ferry services and regional logistics.

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Athens · Greece · Hellenic Train · Panhellenic Association of Traction Personnel · Panhellenic Railway Confederation · Panhellenic Railway Federation · Panhellenic Railway Workers Federation · Panhellenic Railway Workers' Federation · Panhellenic Union of Attraction Personnel · Piraeus · Piraeus Court of First Instance · Thessaloniki

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Αργολικές Ειδήσεις [www.argolikeseidhseis.gr]