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Rafina port strike leads to cancellations and delays in ferry schedules

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Seamen at the port of Rafina initiated a strike to protest the port's inadequate infrastructure.
Local residents joined the seamen in their protest against the increasing number of ships operating out of the port.
Rafina's mayor, Dimitra Tsheva, supported the strike, highlighting the port's inability to handle the demand from the Cyclades islands.
The strike has resulted in cancellations and changes to ferry schedules, affecting transportation services.
Despite a court ruling against the strike, seamen continue their actions, emphasizing public safety concerns.

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A seamen's strike at the port of Rafina, located east of Athens, has led to significant disruptions, including cancellations and adjustments to ferry schedules. The strike, supported by local residents, is a response to what the workers describe as the port’s inadequate infrastructure, which they claim cannot handle the increasing volume of maritime traffic.

Mayor Dimiatra Tsevaz, communicating the concerns of the community, emphasized that the port is struggling to accommodate both local needs and those of the Cyclades islands, putting additional pressure on an already strained system. The protest has seen a gathering of residents who express solidarity with the dockworkers, highlighting growing frustration over safety and operational capacity at the port. Despite a judicial ruling against the strike, the seamen continue their protest, citing public safety as a key concern driving their actions.

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