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Belgium

Travel chaos across Belgium as national general strike continues

This latest strike has resulted in severe delays and cancellations of services affecting tens of thousands of travellers across the country.

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Belgium warns of ‘major disruption’ as national strike stops transport

Belgium’s national strike has slowed travel across the country, as three main airports ground flights and metro lines stop running.

France

Eiffel Tower closed as strike takes places in France against austerity

The nationwide strike, called by France's major unions, is the latest in a series of protests that started last month amid political turmoil and heated budget talks.

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Athens paralyzed by strike against new labor laws

Athens was paralyzed by a general strike as thousands protested new labour laws. Public transport, schools, courts, and hospitals faced major disruptions.

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Greece

Greece general strike over working hours disrupts travel and services

Transport and public services in Greece have been disrupted by a 24-hour general strike against government plans to introduce a 13-hour workday.

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Finance workers in South Korea stage first general strike rally in thr

Thousands of finance workers in South Korea staged a general strike in Seoul on Friday, demanding higher wages and shorter working hours in the country’s banking sector.

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General strike brings protests across Italian cities over Gaza war

A general strike swept across Italy on Thursday, with demonstrations in dozens of cities calling on the government to act against the war in Gaza and growing violence in the West Bank.

Italy

Thousands of workers across Italy go on strike in solidarity with Gaza

Monday marks the second day of strike action after a similar walk-off was called on Sunday by the southern European country's largest trade union, the Italian Confederation of Labour (CGIL).

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Portuguese airport strikes from September to January cancelled

Workers called off the strike, stating that the imposed conditions make it impossible to exercise their right to strike.

Economy

UK Tube strike: Train drivers earn more than barristers and judges

The Tube strike in London has had a major impact on commuters as transport union members fight for better pay and conditions. Euronews Business takes a closer look at salaries in the rail sector, comparing them with a range of other professions.

Travel News

New wave of airport strikes in Portugal to disrupt travel until 2026

The first strike began today and will last until next Tuesday, with industrial action planned until January next year.

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Air Canada suspends restart plans as flight attendants stay on strike

The Canada Industrial Relations Board had ordered airline staff back to work by 2 pm Sunday after the government intervened.

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Canadian government intervenes to avert Air Canada strike

10,000 Air Canada flight attendants will return back to work after the Canadian government forced the workers into arbitration as over 100,000 travellers were left stranded due to the work stoppage on Saturday.

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Air Canada starts cancelling flights ahead of potential strike

Canada's biggest airline began suspending flights on Thursday after flight attendants issued a strike notice.

Economy

Germans in a wrap over döner prices as worker strikes turn up the heat

Workers at the Birtat Meat World SE factory in southwestern Germany have gone on strike again amid a salary dispute.

Travel News

Ryanair workers call strikes at Spain's main airports until December

Strikes will affect many Spanish airports at key times of the day and could lead to delays and cancellations.

Europe News

At least five killed in Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia

Overnight Russian strikes targeted Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Sumy regions, killing five people and damaging civilian infrastructure.

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EasyJet boss ‘extremely unhappy’ about French ATC strikes

Over 1 million passengers were affected by French air traffic strikes in early July, as airlines warn of potential for further summer chaos.

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Deadly airstrikes hit Gaza, killing dozens of people overnight

Several neighbourhoods in Gaza City came under heavy Israeli airstrikes early Tuesday, with footage showing widespread destruction and mourning at local hospitals.

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Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian cities, injuring children in Odesa

At least five people, including two children, were injured after a Russian drone strike hit a residential building in Odesa, southern Ukraine, early Thursday morning.