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Ferry Strike in Greece Following Death of Passenger

Ferry crews in Greece have announced a 24-hour strike on September 13th, following a tragic incident this week at the country's main port of Piraeus. A delayed passenger lost his life after an altercation with a Blue Horizon crew...

Greek Ferry Strike Rumbles on Until Friday

Greece will be left with operating ferries until Friday as a maritime union extends Wednesday's strike action for another 24 hours. The decision was announced by the Greek seamen’s union federation PNO which said its members would continue their protest through Thursday....

Ferry Strike to Hit Greece on Friday

  Travelers making ferry journeys in Greece on Friday are being advised to check their plans as a 24-hour strike looms. The Pan-Hellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO) has called the industrial action over what it calls "cuts and regulations of the third...

Greek Seamen's Union Announce Extension of Strike; No Ferry Services for 4 Days

After walking off the job Tuesday, the seamen's union announced that same afternoon that they are extending their strike, which was originally planned to last 48 hours, for another two days. The strike is in protest of the new austerity...

No Ferry Service as Seamen’s Union Calls for Series of New Strikes

On Saturday it was announced that ferries will not be running as the umbrella union of Greek seamen, PNO will be holding a strike until 6 p.m. Tuesday. This strike is taking place as seamen are becoming increasingly concerned regarding...