Nationwide strike for better pay brings Greece to standstill | Protests News

Public and private workers stage a 24-hour walkout for a full return of collective bargaining rights.

A nationwide general strike disrupted public services across Greece, with ferries tied up in port, flights grounded and public transport running only part-time as labour unions press for higher wages to cope with rising living costs.

The 24-hour strike on Wednesday was called by the two main umbrella unions covering the public and private sectors, seeking a full return of collective…