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Offline TonyKath

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #200 on: Monday, 08 May, 2017 @ 13:30:25 »
Does anyone know if the buses are OK on 17/05 as I'm travelling from Preveza to Ioannina.   

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #201 on: Monday, 08 May, 2017 @ 16:38:49 »
Haven't seen any mention of buses being out of service but a possibility. As it's critical to you it may be best to check with KTEL:
http://ktelbus.com/?module=default&pages_id=15&lang=en

And check again nearer the date.

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #202 on: Monday, 08 May, 2017 @ 18:59:19 »
Thanks Maik.   :btu:

I suspect the buses aren't included but it is crucial as you say.  I've tried getting reliable and up to date info out of KTEL sites... so I'll probably phone them!  Preveza KTEL has at least three numbers for its ticket office so you see what I mean!

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #203 on: Saturday, 13 May, 2017 @ 16:46:48 »
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Greek hospital doctors have announced a 48-hour strike on May 17 and 18 in response to the “unpopular measures” included in the recent deal between the government and the country’s international creditors.

Bus routes will also be disrupted due to intermittent work stoppages on May 16, 17 and 18.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/218384/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-hospital-doctors-announce-48-hour-strike

 :hmm: Looks as though you might be inconvenienced, Tony. Hope you have a good break, anyway.

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #204 on: Saturday, 13 May, 2017 @ 16:50:24 »
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The Athens Mass Transit System (OASA) has declared a series of industrial actions that will disrupt public transport on May 16 and 18 in Athens. The workers’ union issued a statement protesting against the government’s agreement to a new memorandum linked to a set of harsh measures against social groups and employees. Buses will not be running on May 16 from 11am till 4pm, on May 17 and 18 from the start of the shift till 9am and from 9pm till the end of the shift.
http://en.protothema.gr/athens-mass-transport-oasa-strikes-on-may-1617-and-18/
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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #205 on: Saturday, 13 May, 2017 @ 18:57:21 »
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Greek hospital doctors have announced a 48-hour strike on May 17 and 18 in response to the “unpopular measures” included in the recent deal between the government and the country’s international creditors.

Bus routes will also be disrupted due to intermittent work stoppages on May 16, 17 and 18.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/218384/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-hospital-doctors-announce-48-hour-strike

 :hmm: Looks as though you might be inconvenienced, Tony. Hope you have a good break, anyway.

Thanks Maik. I phoned the ticket office at Preveza KTEL (seeing that they hadn't replied to my message off their site).  A nice man told me there wouldn't be a problem.  And I'm not planning on seeing a doctor.

Tony

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #206 on: Tuesday, 16 May, 2017 @ 13:26:39 »
The Kefalonia mail arrives from the mainland, while the ferries are on strike.


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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #207 on: Tuesday, 16 May, 2017 @ 22:55:20 »
Message from Monarch a few hours ago.  Greek ATC on strike from 0900 to 1300 tomorrow, so my flight delayed by 5 hours.   At least Monarch are on the ball letting pax know.

All part of the adventure of independent travel to Greece!

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #208 on: Wednesday, 17 May, 2017 @ 19:05:15 »
Blimey, Rog, the mail still gets through!?! Is the government sending lots of bills out, or summat?

PNO strike continues:

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PNO Announces New Strike, No Ferries in Greece on May 18-19

Ferries in Greece will be docked for four days in a row, due to strike action of the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO).

PNO announced on Tuesday that it will hold a second 48-hour nationwide strike in all ship categories from 00:01 on Thursday, May 18, until 24:00 on Friday May 19. The industrial action will follow a strike scheduled to run from 00:01 on Tuesday, May 16, until 24:00 on Wednesday, May 17.
http://news.gtp.gr/2017/05/16/pno-new-strike-no-ferries-greece-may-18-19

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #209 on: Saturday, 20 May, 2017 @ 16:58:43 »
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4-day nationwide strike called by local authority staff unions in Greece

Municipal services throughout the country are set to shut down for four days, from Saturday until the following Tuesday, due to strike action announced by local authority staff unions demanding permanent jobs for local government contract workers and municipal nursery employees.

Municipal authorities have appealed to local residents and businesses to avoid putting rubbish out onto the street until the strike ends, while scheduled sports and cultural events have been cancelled.
http://www.tornosnews.gr/en/greek-news/society/25383-4-day-nationwide-strike-called-by-local-authority-staff-unions-in-greece.html

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #210 on: Monday, 19 June, 2017 @ 14:13:46 »
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Local government union federation POE-OTA announced a sit-in in all the municipal garbage truck depots as of midnight on Sunday until June 21 and a 24-hour strike on June 22
http://www.amna.gr/en/article/163955/Municipal-employees-announce-sit-ins--strike-of-sanitation-workers-after-court-ruling

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #211 on: Thursday, 29 June, 2017 @ 21:40:41 »
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POE-OTA union ends 11-day sanitation workers strike; rubbish collection begins
http://www.amna.gr/en/article/167472/POE-OTA-union-ends-11-day-sanitation-workers-strike-rubbish-collection-begins

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #212 on: Sunday, 16 July, 2017 @ 22:26:58 »
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THURSDAY

The national federation of hotel employees holds a 24-hour strike
http://www.ekathimerini.com/220117/article/ekathimerini/business/agenda


Never known this have any impact on Kef

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #213 on: Friday, 11 August, 2017 @ 11:37:42 »
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Strike by HELPE workers sparks fuel concerns

A 16-day strike announced by the PSEEP union, which represents workers at Hellenic Petroleum (ELPE), is expected to make it difficult for fuel to reach Greece’s islands and other parts of the country.

The actions consists of several one- or two-day strikes as well as two five-day walkouts that will start on August 22 and 27.

ELPE’s management has appealed to the courts to have the strike deemed illegal and has given assurances that there is enough fuel for deliveries to made as usual this weekend.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/220821/article/ekathimerini/business/strike-by-helpe-workers-sparks-fuel-concerns

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #214 on: Tuesday, 29 August, 2017 @ 13:46:25 »
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Archaeological sites in Greece to shut for strike

Greece’s archaeological sites and most museums will remain closed between 12 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday due to a strike by unionists demanding the payment of employees on short-term contracts.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/221203/article/ekathimerini/news/archaeological-sites-in-greece-to-shut-for-strike

Not clear if it will only apply to major sites or whether it will affect those sites on Kef that are open.

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #215 on: Monday, 04 September, 2017 @ 13:49:36 »
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THURSDAY

Employers at press distribution companies hold a 24-hour strike.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/221354/article/ekathimerini/business/agenda

Looks like no printed 'papers that day

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #216 on: Wednesday, 11 October, 2017 @ 10:42:50 »
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Doctors, nurses walk off job to protest austerity

Strike action by state doctors and nurses is expected to affect services at hospitals around the country Wednesday.

The Panhellenic Federation of Public Hospital Workers (POEDIN) has called on staff in Athens to walk off the job from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. while union members in other parts of the country will hold a 24-hour strike.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/222339/article/ekathimerini/news/doctors-nurses-walk-off-job-to-protest-austerity

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #217 on: Monday, 30 October, 2017 @ 11:11:46 »
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MONDAY

OTE group employees begin a 48-hour strike.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/222773/article/ekathimerini/business/agenda

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #218 on: Tuesday, 31 October, 2017 @ 21:18:06 »
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Doctors at state hospitals are to walk off the job for four hours from 11 a.m. on Wednesday
http://www.ekathimerini.com/222832/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-doctors-to-stage-four-hour-walkout-on-wednesday

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« Reply #219 on: Tuesday, 21 November, 2017 @ 11:06:25 »
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State hospital doctors will hold a four-hour work stoppage on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/223461/article/ekathimerini/news/hospital-doctor-work-stoppage-on-thursday

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #220 on: Wednesday, 22 November, 2017 @ 10:57:38 »
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Local authority workers are to walk off the job on Wednesday, in response to a call by their union, POE-OTA, for a 24-hour strike.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/223484/article/ekathimerini/news/local-authority-workers-call-one-day-strike-plan-rallies

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #222 on: Saturday, 09 December, 2017 @ 02:39:46 »
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Ferry strike announced for next Thursday

Ferries will remain docked throughout next Thursday after the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) said on Friday that it would be joining a general strike  called for that day by the country's two main labor unions, GSEE and ADEDY.

The PNO said it will hold a 24-hour strike on December 14, from midnight to midnight.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/223992/article/ekathimerini/news/ferry-strike-announced-for-next-thursday

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« Reply #223 on: Tuesday, 12 December, 2017 @ 22:22:35 »
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A four-hour walkout by air-traffic controllers will mean a number of domestic flights will be canceled between 8 a.m. and noon.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/224122/article/ekathimerini/news/commuters-face-upheaval-as-transport-workers-join-strike

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« Reply #224 on: Tuesday, 09 January, 2018 @ 17:13:20 »
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Seamen's Federation declares 24h strike on Friday

The Hellenic Seamen's Federation has declared a 24 hour strike on Friday, with the option to escalate mobilisations.

Ships throughout the country will remained docked from 00.01 until 24.00 on Friday.
http://www.amna.gr/en/article/219541/Seamens-Federation-declares-24h-strike-on-Friday

Probably best to check with ferry agent re Kef ferries if planning a crossing on Friday.


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Farmers prepare protests with disruptive tractor blockades of roads

Farmers in Thessaly have decided that they will take to the streets and city squares on 12 January in the city of Karditsa to pressure the government to satisfy a long list of demands
http://www.tovima.gr/en/article/?aid=931778