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Rafina Port Strike Disrupts Ferry Service to Crete

Thursday, 2 July 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

On Friday, ships at Rafina port near Athens remained docked due to a 24-hour strike called by maritime workers unions. The strike centers on safety concerns related to port infrastructure at Rafina. While Rafina is not located in Crete, the work stoppage may affect ferry connections between the Greek mainland and Cretan ports for travelers departing or arriving that day. Tourists with ferry tickets departing from Rafina on Friday should contact their ferry operator to confirm whether their sailing is affected and check for alternative departure options from Piraeus port. The strike is limited to 24 hours, so services are expected to resume the following day.

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