Category - Europe

he Greek TrainOSE railway company, which operates nearly all of the country’s railway lines, as well as the ROSCO rail rolling stock servicing and maintenance company, are set to be privatized as part of the Tsipras government deal with international creditors to unlock further funds under the indebted country’s third bailout package. The companies will put up for a tender sale on Wednesday. The privatization will […]

Heatwave warning for Spain – published on Jul 5   A warning has been issued for most of Spain after temperatures soared to more than 40 degrees Celsius. Many areas will experience severe storms this week, with heavy hail in mountainous areas. High temperatures in the south are expected to trigger heavy thunderstorms. Temperatures last […]

Aviation security workers are threatening to strike unless they get a decent pay rise, and unions warn there will be “significant disruption” to travelers. An E tu spokeswoman confirmed the workers had lodged 14 days’ notice of intended strike action, which could hit main centres and possibly the regions on July 20. However she said […]

Alitalia pilots and flight attendants will hold a national strike on Tuesday as they continue their battle for better work conditions. The strike, called by the Filt Cigl union, will be held between 11am and 3pm. “The strike, the first in many years, is related to the living and working conditions of those who have […]

Strike by handling and passenger assistance workers at airports in Faro, Porto, Lisbon, Beja, Madeira, and Azores to start Friday 1 July until Sunday 3 July. Strike action by handling and assistance staff at all national airports will start tomorrow (1 July) and is set to “significantly impact” passengers’ travel over the coming days, with […]

– Athens – A transportation strike of the Suburban and Regional trains today from 05:00 to 08:00, 13:00 to 16:00, and 21:00 to 24:00 and 2 planned demonstrations today. https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=19944