Full Strike Paralyzes Public Transport in Athens on October 14

October 13, 20251525 Views 1 min read

The Greek capital Athens is expected to experience major disruptions in public transport on Tuesday October 14 2025 after transport workers announced their participation in a 24hour general strike protesting what they described as an “antilabor labor bill.”

Unions announced that workers in the metro tram and electric railway ISAP will halt operations at the start and end of their shifts meaning that these transport services will only operate between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. significantly affecting mobility within Athens.

Meanwhile buses and trolleybuses will run from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. offering only limited service to residents who rely daily on public transport to move around the city.

In contrast the suburban railway Proastiakos administration announced a full 24hour strike which means that trains will be completely halted during the day of the strike further complicating travel between Athens and surrounding areas.

Maritime transport will also be affected as maritime unions at the ports of Attica declared a 24hour suspension of ship departures urging passengers to contact port authorities travel agents or shipping companies in advance to stay informed about trip changes.

In their statement the unions said this action comes in response to a new labor bill they consider a serious blow to workers’ rights as it allows for extending the workday to thirteen hours. The unions demanded the immediate withdrawal of the law’s antilabor provisions better working conditions and increased hiring to improve public transport services in Athens and ensure passenger safety.

A central protest rally is expected to take place at 11:00 a.m. in Syntagma Square opposite the Greek Parliament where workers and union members will gather to express their opposition to what they call a “law undermining workers’ rights.”

This is not the first time Athens has witnessed disruptions in the public transport sector as labor unions have long used this vital sector as a powerful tool to protest economic policies that affect the rights of employees and workers in the capital.