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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Greek General Strike Hits Transport And Commerce

Air, rail and ferry services were affected, while schools, shops and banks were shut (Credit: AFP)

More than 15,000 people took to the streets in Greece on Wednesday in the second 24-hour general strike this year, calling for higher wages to match the rising cost of living.

Transport ground to a halt as air traffic controllers joined the action, while rail and public transport as well as island ferry services were hit.

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