Greece hit by fresh 24-hour strike over austerity plans
ATHENS. June 29. KAZINFORM Another 24-hour general strike is under way in Greece in protest at planned pension and labour reforms; Kazinform refers to BBC News.
Trade unions say ferry services and international flights will be disrupted, leaving tourists stranded.
The industrial action comes as the parliament is due to debate austerity measures demanded by the International Monetary Fund and European Union.
They include cutting pensions, raising the retirement age and making it easier for companies to dismiss employees.
Greece has been suffering a severe economic crisis, and the government is imposing a swathe of austerity measures in return for a 110bn-euro bail-out from the EU and IMF; Kazinform cites BBC News. See www.news.bbc.co.uk for full version.