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Spain: Thousands Join National Strike in Solidarity With Palestinians 3

Thousands across Spain joined a national strike on Tuesday, October 15, to show solidarity with Palestinians and protest what organizers called the “genocide in Gaza.” The 24-hour action, including demonstrations and partial work stoppages, took place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville, just days after the announcement of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Protesters urged an end to violence in Gaza and called on Spain to take a stronger political stance.

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Unitary Demonstration in Barcelona in Favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Several hooded people make barricades and burn containers, during a united march of pro-Palestinian organizations, organized by Prou complicitat amb Israel, in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by UGT and CCOO. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unitary Demonstration in Barcelona in Favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Riot police detain demonstrators during riots at a united march of pro-Palestinian entities, organized by Prou complicitat amb Israel, in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by UGT and CCOO. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unitary Demonstration in Barcelona in Favor of Palestine - Barcelona

A burnt container with 'free gaza' painted on it, during a united march of pro-Palestinian organizations, organized by Prou complicitat amb Israel, in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by UGT and CCOO. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unitary Demonstration in Barcelona in Favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Riot police detain demonstrators during riots at a united march of pro-Palestinian entities, organized by Prou complicitat amb Israel, in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by UGT and CCOO. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unitary Demonstration in Barcelona in Favor of Palestine - Barcelona

A burnt container with 'free Gaza' written on it, and a person with his face covered next to it, during a united march of pro-Palestinian organizations, organized by Prou complicitat amb Israel, in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by UGT and CCOO. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unitary Demonstration in Barcelona in Favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Several hooded people make barricades and burn containers, during a united march of pro-Palestinian organizations, organized by Prou complicitat amb Israel, in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by UGT and CCOO. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unitary Demonstration in Barcelona in Favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Firefighters extinguish the barricades of burnt containers, during a united march of pro-Palestinian entities, organized by Prou complicitat amb Israel, in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by UGT and CCOO. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas. OCTOBER 15;2025 Alberto Paredes / Europa Press 10/15/2025

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Unitary Demonstration in Barcelona in Favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Firefighters extinguish the barricades of burnt containers, during a united march of pro-Palestinian entities, organized by Prou complicitat amb Israel, in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by UGT and CCOO. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas. OCTOBER 15;2025 Alberto Paredes / Europa Press 10/15/2025

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Spain: Thousands Join National Strike in Solidarity With Palestinians

Thousands across Spain joined a national strike on Tuesday, October 15, to show solidarity with Palestinians and protest what organizers called the “genocide in Gaza.” The 24-hour action, including demonstrations and partial work stoppages, took place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, just days after the announcement of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Protesters urged an end to violence in Gaza and called on Spain to take a stronger political stance.

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Spain: Thousands Join National Strike in Solidarity With Palestinians 2

Thousands across Spain joined a national strike on Tuesday, October 15, to show solidarity with Palestinians and protest what organizers called the “genocide in Gaza.” The 24-hour action, including demonstrations and partial work stoppages, took place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, just days after the announcement of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Protesters urged an end to violence in Gaza and called on Spain to take a stronger political stance.

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

The secretary general of CCOO in Catalonia, Belén López (2l), and the secretary general of UGT of Catalonia, Camil Ros (2r), during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstrator carrying Palestinian flag with the slogan 'Stop genocide' during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

The secretary general of CCOO in Catalonia, Belén López (2l), and the secretary general of UGT of Catalonia, Camil Ros (2r), during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstrator carrying Palestinian flag during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

The general secretary of CCOO in Catalonia, Belén López (c), during a demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

The general secretary of CCOO in Catalonia, Belén López (c), during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

The general secretary of CCOO in Catalonia, Belén López (c), during a demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstrator carrying Palestinian flag during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greece: Workers Across Greece Join New 24-Hour General Strike 2

On Wednesday, April 9, public and private sector workers in Greece have begun a 24-hour strike to demand a salary increase and the full restoration of collective bargaining rights. This action is also causing disruptions to public services throughout the country.

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Greece: Protesters in Corfu Call for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Nationwide Strike

On Wednesday, April 9, Greece experienced a 24-hour strike by public and private sector workers who were demanding salary increases and the complete reinstatement of nationwide collective bargaining rights.  In Corfu, some demonstrators participating in the national strike also raised the flag of Palestine to call for a ceasefire.

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Greece: Workers Across Greece Join New 24-Hour General Strike

On Wednesday, April 9, public and private sector workers in Greece have begun a 24-hour strike to demand a salary increase and the full restoration of collective bargaining rights. This action is also causing disruptions to public services throughout the country.

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Greece gripped by strikes on 1st anniversary of deadly train crash

STORY: Greece gripped by strikes on 1st anniversary of deadly train crash SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 & file DATELINE: Feb. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:38 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pavlos Sinanidis, father of one of the victims of the deadly train crash on Feb. 28, 2023 in Greece 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): PAVLOS SINANIDIS, Father of a victim 3. various of the deadly train crash on Feb. 28, 2023 in Greece (file) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 6. various of STORYLINE: Greece was hit by a 24-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, paralyzing public services including transport and hospitals. The trade union-led strikes were called to protest low salaries amid high living costs. In central Athens, around 20,000 protestors marched on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash, which happened one year ago in the valley of Tempi. Several masked young people threw Molotov cocktails at police in front of the Parlia

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GREECE-ATHENS-TRAIN CRASH-ANNIVERSARY-STRIKES

(240229) -- ATHENS, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Protestors march to mark the first anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash in Athens, Greece, Feb. 28, 2024. Greece was hit by a 24-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, paralyzing public services including transport and hospitals. The trade union-led strikes were called to protest low salaries amid high living costs. In central Athens, around 20,000 protestors marched on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash, which happened one year ago in the valley of Tempi. Several masked young people threw Molotov cocktails at police in front of the Parliament building. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-TRAIN CRASH-ANNIVERSARY-STRIKES

(240229) -- ATHENS, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A protestor throws Molotov cocktails during a demonstration to mark the first anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash in Athens, Greece, Feb. 28, 2024. Greece was hit by a 24-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, paralyzing public services including transport and hospitals. The trade union-led strikes were called to protest low salaries amid high living costs. In central Athens, around 20,000 protestors marched on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash, which happened one year ago in the valley of Tempi. Several masked young people threw Molotov cocktails at police in front of the Parliament building. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-TRAIN CRASH-ANNIVERSARY-STRIKES

(240229) -- ATHENS, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Protestors march to mark the first anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash in Athens, Greece, Feb. 28, 2024. Greece was hit by a 24-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, paralyzing public services including transport and hospitals. The trade union-led strikes were called to protest low salaries amid high living costs. In central Athens, around 20,000 protestors marched on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash, which happened one year ago in the valley of Tempi. Several masked young people threw Molotov cocktails at police in front of the Parliament building. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-TRAIN CRASH-ANNIVERSARY-STRIKES

(240229) -- ATHENS, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A protestor throws Molotov cocktails during a demonstration to mark the first anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash in Athens, Greece, Feb. 28, 2024. Greece was hit by a 24-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, paralyzing public services including transport and hospitals. The trade union-led strikes were called to protest low salaries amid high living costs. In central Athens, around 20,000 protestors marched on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash, which happened one year ago in the valley of Tempi. Several masked young people threw Molotov cocktails at police in front of the Parliament building. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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Greek workers strike against planned labor law changes

STORY: Greek workers strike against planned labor law changes DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of protest rallies 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): YANNIS ROUPAS, Member of the board of directors of Teachers' Federation in Greece 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): KATERINA MALAKOU, Pensioner 4. various of protest rallies 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): GIORGOS DRAGANAKIS, Vice President of Panhellenic Association of Contract Firefighters STORYLINE: Thousands of civil servants and private sector workers across Greece walked off their jobs on Thursday to join rallies in protest of a labor bill submitted to Parliament by the government. The public sector umbrella union ADEDY and other labor unions called for the 24-hour strike, demanding the bill's withdrawal. In their press releases, they argued that it undermines workers' basic rights. However, according to the government, it will help tackle the problem of undeclared labor and will allow workers to increase their incom

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U.S.-LOS ANGELES-CITY WORKERS-STRIKE

(230808) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- City workers go on strike in front the Los Angeles City Hall in Los Angeles, the United States, on Aug. 8, 2023. More than 11,000 city workers in Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, are walking off their job on Tuesday for a 24-hour strike. (Xinhua)

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U.S.-LOS ANGELES-CITY WORKERS-STRIKE

(230808) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- City workers go on strike in front the Los Angeles City Hall in Los Angeles, the United States, on Aug. 8, 2023. More than 11,000 city workers in Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, are walking off their job on Tuesday for a 24-hour strike. (Xinhua)

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U.S.-LOS ANGELES-CITY WORKERS-STRIKE

(230808) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- City workers go on strike in front the Los Angeles City Hall in Los Angeles, the United States, on Aug. 8, 2023. More than 11,000 city workers in Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, are walking off their job on Tuesday for a 24-hour strike. (Xinhua)

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U.S.-LOS ANGELES-CITY WORKERS-STRIKE

(230808) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- City workers go on strike in front the Los Angeles City Hall in Los Angeles, the United States, on Aug. 8, 2023. More than 11,000 city workers in Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, are walking off their job on Tuesday for a 24-hour strike. (Xinhua)

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U.S.-LOS ANGELES-CITY WORKERS-STRIKE

(230808) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- City workers go on strike in front the Los Angeles City Hall in Los Angeles, the United States, on Aug. 8, 2023. More than 11,000 city workers in Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, are walking off their job on Tuesday for a 24-hour strike. (Xinhua)

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Greece paralyzed by 24-hour general strike over deadly train accident

STORY: Greece paralyzed by 24-hour general strike over deadly train accident DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the strike in Greece 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): KONSTANTINOS VLACHAKIS, Secretary of the Central Youth Council of the main opposition SYRIZA party 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): MARKOS BASIOUKAS, Retired teacher 4. various of the strike STORYLINE: Greece's public services, including transport, were paralyzed on Thursday by a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by labor unions over the deadly train accident last month. A series of marches in the center of Athens staged by the umbrella civil servants' union ADEDY, the private sector union GSEE, and other unions and opposition parties, ended in scuffles between protesters and police, Greek national news agency AMNA reported. According to police estimates, around 25,000 people gathered in the streets of the capital, demanding accountability for the worst rail tragedy in Greece on Feb. 28,

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GREECE-ATHENS-TRAIN ACCIDENT-DEMONSTRATION

(230316) -- ATHENS, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a demonstration in Athens, Greece, on March 16, 2023. Greece's public services, including transport, were paralyzed on Thursday by a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by labor unions over the deadly train accident last month. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-TRAIN ACCIDENT-DEMONSTRATION

(230316) -- ATHENS, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People clash with riot police during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, on March 16, 2023. Greece's public services, including transport, were paralyzed on Thursday by a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by labor unions over the deadly train accident last month. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-TRAIN ACCIDENT-DEMONSTRATION

(230316) -- ATHENS, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a demonstration in Athens, Greece, on March 16, 2023. Greece's public services, including transport, were paralyzed on Thursday by a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by labor unions over the deadly train accident last month. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-TRAIN ACCIDENT-DEMONSTRATION

(230316) -- ATHENS, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a demonstration in Athens, Greece, on March 16, 2023. Greece's public services, including transport, were paralyzed on Thursday by a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by labor unions over the deadly train accident last month. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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Greek gov't announces railway safety measures after deadly train accident

STORY: Greek gov't announces railway safety measures after deadly train accident DATELINE: March 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:55 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the crash site 2. various of the demonstration after labor unions called a 24-hour nationwide strike over the tragedy 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): GIORGOS GERAPETRITIS, State minister responsible for infrastructure and transport 4. various of the crash site 5. various of the demonstration 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): LEFTERIS, Student 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): FOTINI, Protester STORYLINE: The Greek government announced a set of measures aimed to improve the safety of the railway system on Wednesday, in the wake of the train collision last week in central Greece that resulted in 57 deaths. Also on Wednesday, thousands of protesters hit the streets across the country as labor unions called a 24-hour nationwide strike over the tragedy. "Suffering must be followed by catharsis," Giorgos Gerapetritis, state minister responsible for infras

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GREECE-ATHENS-DEMONSTRATION

(230308) -- ATHENS, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Protesters clash with riot police during a demonstration in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens, Greece, on March 8, 2023. Greek government announced a set of measures aimed to improve the safety of railway system on Wednesday, in the wake of the train collision last week in central Greece that resulted in 57 deaths. Also on Wednesday, thousands of protesters hit the streets of Athens and other cities across the country as labor unions called a 24-hour nationwide strike over the tragedy. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-DEMONSTRATION

(230308) -- ATHENS, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shout slogans during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, on March 8, 2023. Greek government announced a set of measures aimed to improve the safety of railway system on Wednesday, in the wake of the train collision last week in central Greece that resulted in 57 deaths. Also on Wednesday, thousands of protesters hit the streets of Athens and other cities across the country as labor unions called a 24-hour nationwide strike over the tragedy. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-DEMONSTRATION

(230308) -- ATHENS, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A protester clashes with riot police during a demonstration in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens, Greece, on March 8, 2023. Greek government announced a set of measures aimed to improve the safety of railway system on Wednesday, in the wake of the train collision last week in central Greece that resulted in 57 deaths. Also on Wednesday, thousands of protesters hit the streets of Athens and other cities across the country as labor unions called a 24-hour nationwide strike over the tragedy. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-DEMONSTRATION

(230308) -- ATHENS, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Protesters clash with riot police during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, on March 8, 2023. Greek government announced a set of measures aimed to improve the safety of railway system on Wednesday, in the wake of the train collision last week in central Greece that resulted in 57 deaths. Also on Wednesday, thousands of protesters hit the streets of Athens and other cities across the country as labor unions called a 24-hour nationwide strike over the tragedy. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-DEMONSTRATION

(230308) -- ATHENS, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Musicians perform during a demonstration in Athens, Greece, on March 8, 2023. Greek government announced a set of measures aimed to improve the safety of railway system on Wednesday, in the wake of the train collision last week in central Greece that resulted in 57 deaths. Also on Wednesday, thousands of protesters hit the streets of Athens and other cities across the country as labor unions called a 24-hour nationwide strike over the tragedy. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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Labor strike in Athens

ATHENS, Greece - Workers march through the streets in Athens on Dec. 1, 2011, as labor unions carried out a 24-hour strike throughout Greece the same day. It was the first national general strike since the government of Prime Minister Lucas Papademos was launched in November.

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Greece paralyzed by general strike over price hikes

STORY: Greece paralyzed by general strike over price hikes DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of protests and strikes in Greece 2. various of Greece's grid 3. shot of the exterior of Hellenic Statistical Authority 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): APOSTOLIS RAZIS, private sector employee 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek) RENA DAKOUTROU, a civil servant 4. various of exterior of Greece's parliament building 6. various of protests and strikes 7. various of a market 8. various of minor clashes STORYLINE: Thousands of protesters marched in the center of Athens and other major cities on Wednesday during a 24-hour general strike called in protest of price hikes fueled by the ongoing energy crisis. The first large labor mobilization of this winter was organized by the umbrella unions of Greece's public and private sectors, bringing to a halt public services, schools, hospitals, and media among many sectors. Strikers asked for more support measures to cope with rising inf

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BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIL STRIKE-TRAIN SERVICES-DISRUPTION

(220727) -- LONDON, July 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A boy stands with a woman at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, on July 27, 2022. More than 40,000 railway workers across Britain are taking a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, bringing another day of widespread delays and cancellations. (Xinhua/Li Ying)