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Food delivery workers strike coincides with World Cup final in Athens

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Food delivery workers from Efood and Wolt are holding a five-hour work stoppage on Sunday, July 19, coinciding with the World Cup final.
The strike is in response to a recent fatal accident involving a 20-year-old delivery worker in Athens.
Workers are demanding better working conditions, including improved wages and safety measures.
During the strike, there will be no delivery services available across Athens, affecting viewers of the World Cup final.
Large demonstrations, including a motorcycle rally, are planned as part of the protests.

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On Sunday, July 19, 2026, food delivery workers from companies such as Efood and Wolt staged a five-hour work stoppage coinciding with the World Cup final. This action was organized in response to the recent death of a 20-year-old delivery worker in a traffic accident on Mesogeion Avenue, prompting calls for better working conditions and safety measures. The workers conducted a large motorcycle procession through the streets of Athens, utilizing smoke flares and chanting slogans to make their demands heard.

The strike, which began at 7:00 PM and lasted until midnight, aimed to highlight issues such as improved wages and the establishment of a collective bargaining agreement specific to their sector. Union leaders emphasized the need for these changes following the tragic event which many workers labeled as a workplace accident. As a result of the strike, there was a complete halt of delivery services during one of the year’s most-watched sporting events in the city, leading to significant disruptions for those seeking food delivery during the match.

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