April 28, 2023
Society, Strikes
Transport workers’ unions in Greece are mobilizing with strikes and work stoppages to mark the Labor Day on Monday, as they do every year on May 1, 2023. Especially public transport workers in Athens, are engaged in 24-hour strikes and work stoppages. Buses and Trolley buses will operate from 9:00 …
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April 13, 2023
Society, Very Mix
There will be changes in how frequently public transport services will run during the Easter holidays, the Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA)announced on Thursday. Buses and trolleys will operate: On Holy Friday as every normal Saturday On Holy Saturday as on every other Saturday but all buses and trolley will …
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March 27, 2023
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Greece’s Health Ministry ends the compulsory use of face masks against Covid-19 on public transport means that was obligatory since April 2020. The measure goes into effect on Monday, March 27, 2023. Note that many passengers stopped wearing the obligatory masks in public transport since the government relaxed general protection …
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March 24, 2023
Society, Very Mix
There will be changes in the Athens Metro and Tram services on Saturday due to the military parade for the celebration of the Independence Day, a national holiday on March 25. According to a STASY (fixed-rail transport company) announcement, metro station <Syntagma> will close at 08:00 on Saturday morning and …
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March 7, 2023
FEATURED, Tourism, Travel
With the Greek government on highest alert after the train collision and several denouncements and warnings by workers at public transport means, ships and regional airports are to undergo thorough and intensive safety checks. This is what media report on Tuesday citing a meeting between PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis with shipping …
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November 6, 2022
FEATURED, Society, Strikes
Greece’s umbrella unions of the public and private sector ADEDY and GSEE have called for a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Purpose of the general mobilization is to protest the rising prices in all sectors of life in the country. The unions participating in the strike accuse …
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September 22, 2022
Society, Strikes
A court in Athens ruled on Thursday that the 24-hour public transport strike that brought the Greek capital to a standstill on Wednesday was unlawful and exploitative. According to the court’s decision, the strike called by the Athens Labor and Employment Center (EKA) and staged by the union of workers …
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July 6, 2022
CORONAVIRUS
With daily coronavirus infections on the rise, messages and campaigns have been sent to Greek and foreign passengers of ferries, ships and public transport to wear a mask, especially where there is crowding. Greece’s Shipping and Island Policy Minister Giannis Plakiotakis urged passengers of ships and ferries on Monday to …
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January 24, 2022
FEATURED, weather
Heavy snow has been falling in Attica and the Greek capital Athens since the morning as the second wave of snow and cold snap weather front ELPIS set in. The public transport network has almost collapsed, major roads have been closed to traffic or endlessly jammed, motorists are trapped in …
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December 23, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
The Greek government adopted the recommendations of the Epidemiologists Committee and announced on Thursday morning a series of additional protective measures against the pandemic. The measures valid across Greece include the mandatory use of mask in- and outdoors, double or KN95 masks in supermarkets and public transport and additional Covid-test …
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April 9, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
After months of Athenian commuters crowding in public transport means amid an ongoing pandemic, the first 40 additional buses are finally ready to strengthen the public transport system. The buses are leased and part of a broader plan to “radically” upgrade the public transport of Greek capital Athens where millions …
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January 15, 2021
Greece, Politics
Greek government is mulling the establishment of a special police force for public transport in the greater region of Athens, Transport Minister Kostas. Karamanlis said on Friday. the minister’s announcement comes two days after the brutal beating of a metro worker in a station in central Athens. Speaking on Skai …
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September 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
The Supreme Court prosecutor in Greece has decided to take action against mask-deniers and issued a circular on Tuesday seeking the immediate arrest of people who refuse to wear a face mask in violation of public health safety rules or encourage other people to do so. Chief prosecutor Vassilis Pliotas …
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April 30, 2020
CORONAVIRUS
Here are some instructions for commuters and public transport passengers should follow when Greece starts the gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions on May 4, 2020. Key points are: Avoid unnecessary use of public transportation, wear a face mask during all transits, and practice diligent social distancing Citizens are also being …
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October 12, 2019
Strikes
Workers at Athens Metro, Urban train and Tram have cancelled their work stoppages scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2019. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, workers said they cancel their protest mobilization after receiving assurances by the Transport Minister with regards to their collective bargain. Last week, KTG reported: …
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August 1, 2019
Greece
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced tax incentives for the purchase of motorcycle helmet. ” I will not allow deaths due to the non-use of helmets,” Mitsotakis said during a visit to the Transportation Ministry. Tax incentives will be announced by the end of September to make the purchase of helmets …
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April 30, 2019
Strikes
Major disruptions are expected on Wednesday, May 1st 2019, as main public transport mean, ferries and trains are either on 24-hour strike or on work stoppage. Strike schedule On 24-hour strike Buses, Trolley buses Urban train ISAP Proastiakos TRAINOSE trains Ferries On Work stoppage Athens METRO Line 2 & 3 …
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September 30, 2017
Very Mix
After long delays and set backs, public transport means in Athens finally are ready to introduce new system of tickets for commuters, the smart cards and smart tickets. The new system goes into effect on 1. October 2017. However, the use of old paper tickets and some monthly cards are …
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May 15, 2017
Strikes
Greeks protest the new austerity package of 4.9billion euros measures with a 24-hour general strike. Public and private sector unions ADEDY and GESEE have called to action that will paralyze Greece on May 17 2017, one day before government lawmakers will vote in favor of the measures. Public and municipality …
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December 7, 2016
Society
Greece’s public sector unions umbrella GSEE and public sector union ADEDY will launch a 24-hour strike on Thursday, December 8th 2016. Workers at public administration services, hospitals, utility companies, banks, public transport means, universities, they will all join forces and protest the strict austerity and the upcoming additional measures that …
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