Public transport unions have staged a further strike in Greece as the country’s parliament prepares to vote on the 2011 budget.
The 24-hour strike has caused traffic chaos in Athens as commuters struggled to get to work by car or taxi.
Unions are protesting over cuts to wages, which are part of a national austerity programme.
The budget, which is designed to satisfy bail-out requirements by the EU and IMF, is expected to pass.
The strike includes public transport such as buses and metro, although flights and ferries have not been affected, according to the Associated Press news agency.
Full story: Transport strike hits Greece ahead of budget vote