Venizeleio Hospital Staff Strike Friday Over Working Conditions

Wednesday, 3 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Staff at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion have announced a work stoppage on Friday, June 5, from 13:00 to 15:00. The action is part of an ongoing dispute over staffing shortages and working conditions at the facility, with workers stating they will not back down from their demands. Venizeleio is one of the main public hospitals serving central Crete. Tourists requiring non-emergency medical care during those hours may experience delays or reduced service at this facility. For urgent medical needs during the stoppage, the hospital's emergency department remains operational, as Greek law requires minimum emergency staffing during industrial action. Visitors with scheduled appointments at Venizeleio on June 5 in the early afternoon should contact the hospital in advance to confirm whether their appointment will proceed as planned.