Athens-Thessaloniki-Athens trains run as usual despite a 3-hour rail strike today, Dec 20, 2024. Other routes face cancellations- check schedules for details.
Railway workers unions in Greece have announced a three-hour work stoppage on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm.
Lines 2 and 3 of the Metro will be affected by the work stoppage.
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The strike applies to public hospitals in Athens from 8:00am to 3:00pm and lasts for 24 hours in the greater Attica region