Sources: France 24
An evacuation is ordered due to an explosion of an ammunition dump of an air force base in Nea Anchialos, Magnesia, Greece, due to the ongoing wildfires. 2023-07-27
In India, the largest-ever general strike occurs, consisting of an estimated 250,000,000 people. 2020-11-26
Seven tourists are injured after a section of cliff breaks away above Shipwreck Beach at Navagio, on the Greek island of Zakynthos, creating a minor tsunami that capsized several small boats in the cove. 2018-09-13
Greek labor unions begin a general strike to protest ongoing government austerity measures shuting down public medical, educational, and transportational services. 2014-11-27
Trade unions in Greece call a general strike in protest against continuing austerity measures. 2012-09-26
The German Bundestag votes overwhelmingly in support for a Greek bailout. 2012-02-27
Amid major riots and a general strike, the Hellenic Parliament approves a highly controversial package of austerity measures aimed at resolving Greece's ongoing debt crisis. The austerity measures include higher taxes and cuts to public sector wages. 2011-10-20
A man is killed and at least 74 people are injured in major riots in the Greek capital Athens on the second day of a nationwide general strike, as Greeks protest in their thousands against new austerity measures intended to alleviate the country's ongoing debt crisis. 2011-10-20
Israel's navy confiscates a French yacht bound for Gaza, which departed from Greece and attempted to run the blockade after repeated warnings to make for Ashdod instead. No casualties are reported. 2011-07-19