ATHENS, Greece — Thousands of striking workers and other protesters blocked traffic in Athens and cities across Greece Thursday to mark rescheduled May Day celebrations and rally against planned labor reforms accelerated by the pandemic.
The strikes and protests also disrupted flights and public transport, and halted many ferry services to the islands.
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