Category - Europe

Handling services strike ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal Portugal informs all its passengers and other airport users that air traffic may be affected by a strike called for tomorrow, August 15, by the employees of ground handling services, Groundforce. We therefore recommend that all passengers check their flights with the airline, local representative or travel […]

September 9, 2013 Milan airport staff, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/italy_transport_strikes/

Civil service unions in the Attica region of Greece (which includes Athens) have called a 24 hour strike today, affecting government ministries, local authorities and public services in the region. The strike will not affect emergency services Athens Civil servant union (ADEDY) calls 24-hour strike, impacting all state-run services. ? ADEDY Press Release (in Greek) […]

Hamburg Airport – Unexpected strike by AHS aviation handling service workers at Hamburg Airport said to be causing long lines at check-in counters. Arrival and departure information at Hamburg Airport do not confirm any delays with flights. etravel alerts

Alexandroupoli-Samothraki ferry service halted due to industrial action Employees operating an Alexandroupoli-Samothraki ferry line in northern Greece halted services to and from the northern Aegean island early on Wednesday leaving local residents and tourists stranded on both sides. According to reports, negotiations between management and five employees who were reportedly owed about 35,000 euros in […]

Two passenger trains collided in Switzerland early Monday evening, leaving dozens injured. Local media reported that at least 40 people are among the wounded, four of whom are in serious condition. Train services in the area have been halted. The accident occurred in the municipality of Granges-Marnard, near the city of Lausanne, in the western […]