RIA Novosti reports that a 24-hour strike of journalists and a 48-hour strike of seafarers. Today Greece was left without news and ferry service.

"Rossiyskaya Gazeta" clarifies that the strike began at 06:00 and will be held as part of the general strike announced on May 17. People protest against new measures of economy. On Thursday, May 18, the Greek parliament will consider a bill, which requires creditors.

As the document became known, in particular, it provides for a new reduction of pensions and salaries, higher taxes, cuts in benefits and mass layoffs.

It is specified that sailors are on strike from zero hours. The country has suspended the movement of ferries. The action will last two days.

It is reported that there will be problems for air passengers arriving at the international Athens airport named after Eleftherios Venizelos. Suburban trains and metro will not go to / from the airport from 09:30 to 16:30, and city buses - from 11:00 to 16:00. Use only taxis and regional buses.