Athens: Athens was brought to a standstill on Wednesday as tens of thousands of workers walked off their jobs and poured into the streets to protest sweeping new labour reforms that critics warn would usher in 13-hour workdays and erode hard-won worker protections. The 24-hour general strike, called by Greece’s largest labour unions, paralysed transport networks, shut down public services and drew mass demonstrations across major cities, including Athens and Thessaloniki.

In the capital, taxis and trains did not run, ferries remained docked and commuters were left stranded as the metro, bus, tram and trolley systems operated only on a restricted timetable. Municipal services, schools, courts and public hospitals were also hit, forcing cancellations and delays. Similar scenes unfolded in

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