Greek ferry strike causes chaos
Ferry services to Greek islands and Italy were halted today by a 48-hour strike that left thousands of islanders stranded and disrupted holidaymakers’ plans at the start of the country’s vital tourism season.
Organised to coincide with the Orthodox Easter this Sunday, the strike was called after The Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation, PNO, failed to strike a deal with the government over cuts to its members’ pension and healthcare schemes. The PNO also claims that many of its members have been left unpaid for months.
