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Thousands Protest in Athens Against 13-Hour Workdays
10/2/2025
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- Thousands protested in Athens on October 1, 2025, as a general strike disrupted trains, ferries, and taxis nationwide.
- Unions oppose regulations allowing 13-hour workdays and more flexible overtime; the government plans to submit changes this month.
- Current law caps 40 hours weekly and 150 overtime hours annually.
- Protesters, including teachers and seafarers, marched to Parliament demanding a 37.5-hour week.
