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Greek Ferries to Stay in Port Friday as Seafarers Strike for 12% Pay Rise
Ferries are expected to stay docked at Greece's main ports on Friday as seafarers stage a 24-hour strike, disrupting travel to the islands. The strike will affect the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, Lavrio, Patras, Igoumenitsa and Elefsina, as well as the Rio-Antirrio ferry crossing in western Greece. Seafarers are demanding a 12% pay increase under collective agreements and more crew on board ships. They also want a seven-hour working day and the designation of dangerous maritime areas, such as war zones. Citing the risks from armed conflicts, including in the Middle East, they are calling for