Location: Greece

Event: Panhellenic General Strike February 28, 2024

Public sector employees have announced a 24-hour Panhellenic General Strike throughout Greece for February 28, 2024.

In Athens, demonstrations related to the strike are scheduled at Klafthmonos Square at 11:00 a.m.  In Thessaloniki, demonstrations will be held at the Venizelos Monument and at the Arch of Galerius (Kamara) at 10:30 a.m.  Additional demonstrations are expected to take place throughout Greece during the day.

 

The following strikes are scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2024 (12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.), unless otherwise noted:

• Taxis will be on a 48-hour strike beginning Tuesday, February 27.
• The National Railway will be on a 24-hour strike.
• The Attica/Peloponnese Suburban Railway will be on a 24-hour strike
• Air Traffic Controllers in all airports throughout Greece will be on a 24-hour strike.
• Port employees/ferries in Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrion (Attica) will be on a 24-hour strike.
• Athens Green Line Train (Line 1) will be on a 24-hour strike.
• Athens Metro (Lines 2 & 3) will be on a 24-hour strike.
• Trams in Athens will be on a 24-hour strike.
• Buses in Athens will operate only from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Trolleys in Athens will operate only from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Buses in Thessaloniki will be on a 24-hour strike.

Other organizations may decide to join the 24-hour Panhellenic General Strike for February 28, 2024 without prior warning.  Please monitor www.apergia.gr and local media for last minute strike notifications.

Actions to Take:

• Review your travel plans.
• Contact your airline or travel company for assistance.
• Avoid the areas of the demonstrations.
• Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Keep a low profile.