Incident Details

Healthcare workers in Greece are striking from November 28 until December 1 to denounce a bill that increases the privatization of public health services.  The union representing public hospital staff will strike from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on December 1. Protestors plan to gather in Athens on November 29 in front of the Health Ministry at 12:00 PM and on December 1 in front of Parliament at 12:00 PM.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid the protests and to anticipate potential hospital delays. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.