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1. Gas stations in Athens & Attica warn of upcoming strikes

   Gas stations in Athens and Attica are getting closer and closer to a strike, as the president of the Attica Gas Station Owners – Fuel Traders,  Nikos Papageorgiou emphasized on Wednesday. Speaking on Parapolitika FM, Papageorgiou described the situation in the sector after the government’s decision to a cap on the profit margin last week. […]

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2. Special flight with 47 pets and 101 humans from UAE to Greece

   A special repatriation flight from Abu Dhabi to Greece for citizens traveling with their pets is underway on Wednesday. The special flight has been made possible at the initiative of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A total of 101 Greeks and 47 pets would be on board with 44 of the pets traveling in […]

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3. Israel closes the Holy Sepulchre Church; Greece concerned about the Holy Fire

   Israel has closed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre indefinitely for security reasons and this is the first time it happens in the history of Christianity. At the same time, Greece is highly concerned about the transport of the Holy Fire. There has been intense concern among Greek Orthodox Christians in recent days, amid conflicts […]

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4. Foot & mouth disease in cattle on Lesvos threatens local economy

   An outbreak of the foot and mouth disease on one cattle on the island of Lesvos is leading to a series strict measures, including the ban on purchases of milk and its derivatives as of Thursday, March 18, 2026. Livestock breeders and farmers on the island are in outrage. The disease, which can affect cattle, […]

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5. Collective bargain agreement signed for food & tourism sectors

   Employers and employees in the food service and tourism sectors and bakeries signed new collective agreements on Tuesday..The agreements offer pay rise and several benefits. The agreements were signed by the General Confederation of Workers of Greece (GSEE), the Federation of Food and Tourism Workers (POEET), the National Federation of Restaurant & Related Professions (POESE) […]

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