Level: Notice
Location: Greece
Category: Strike, Protest/Rally, Road disruption
Event Date: 17 Jun 2026
Expect disruption on 17 June during a nationwide strike by a National Social Security Agency workers’ union. POSE-EFKA has called for the strike to demand improved working conditions and a salary hike. It has also organised a rally at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in the capital Athens from 11.00 (local time) on the day. Disruption to public services is likely during the strike. Expect heightened security around related gatherings, government buildings and public squares. Follow all official directives.
Advice
- Liaise with local contacts and monitor local media for information on any strike-related events in your area. Expect disruption around such gatherings and during the industrial action.
- If travelling near an associated demonstration, reconfirm the status of routes before setting out and allow additional time for journeys.
- Expect heightened security around related gatherings and follow all official directives.
- Monitor our Greece alerts for updates.