Thousands of Greek workers prompted large-scale disruption during a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday, protesting against the conservative government's plans to introduce a 13-hour work day.

The strike has disrupted transport in the capital Athens and the second-largest city Thessaloniki, trains and ferry services, while teachers, hospital staff and civil servants are also taking part.

Police said over 8,000 people in Athens and Thessaloniki were protesting against reforms proposed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's conservative government. Other major cities also saw demonstrations.

"With this law, workers will no longer have a private life and for what? To satisfy employers and increase their profits!" Notis Skouras, a member of the hairdressers' union, told AFP in the capital.

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