Greece general strike brings thousands onto streets, halts shipping, transport

Protesters shout slogans as they march during a 24-hour general strike over rising consumer prices and housing costs, in Athens, Greece, November 20, 2024. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

ATHENS (Reuters) - A general strike docked ships and disrupted rail and bus services across Greece on Wednesday, as thousands of workers marched in Athens to demand better pay and living standards.

Doctors, teachers, builders and transport workers from Greece's biggest private and public sector unions joined the walkout, which was triggered partly by the lingering impact of Greece's 2009-18 debt crisis and the high cost of living.