Greek pharmacists, lawyers and railway workers are striking to protest reforms planned by the government to heal the debt-ridden country's finances.
Pharmacists and lawyers started a three-day strike Wednesday, while state rail employees launched a two-day strike that canceled all train services.
Later Wednesday, the Socialist government is expected to discuss draft
legislation to open up dozens of closed professions that benefit from tightly controlled licensing practices or fixed profit margins. Railway workers oppose government plans to streamline the loss-making company through personnel transfers, pay cuts and privatisations.
Greece avoided bankruptcy last year through international rescue loans. In return, the government launched an unpopular austerity program.
source: Sapa-AP
