On Wednesday, Greek radio and television stations refrained from broadcasting news, and internet news portals remained static, with no updates on their websites. This blackout occurred as journalists staged a mass walkout to protest low salaries amidst the backdrop of rising living costs.

On Tuesday, Greece's primary journalism union, the Journalists' Union of Athens Daily Newspapers (ESIEA), declared a 24-hour strike affecting all media sectors. This move precedes another day-long strike organized by the General Confederation of Workers of Greece (GSEE), which is anticipated to disrupt public transportation services.

Throughout the strike period, radio and television stations refrained from broadcasting news, and internet news portals remained static, adhering to the strike schedule from 5 a.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday.

The ESIEA stated that its strike was a response to "anarchic working conditions and very low pay" prevalent in the industry. It criticized private sector employers for their reluctance to negotiate collective labor agreements, resulting in insufficient wages for workers. These meager salaries, the union argued, failed to meet basic family and personal needs, significantly impacting household incomes.

Furthermore, the union emphasized that the low wages exerted pressure on journalism and journalists, thereby undermining the reliability and freedom of information—a fundamental pillar of democratic functioning. The issue was compounded by rising inflation, with Athens weekly newspaper To Vima estimating a 37% increase in prices over the past two years.

Inflation in Greece is showing a slight decline, now at 3.1% compared to 3.2% last month and a significant drop from 6.5% last year. However, the impact of previous steep price hikes is still deeply felt.

According to ESIEA, the hardship isn't limited to media workers; it's a widespread issue affecting Greek society as a whole. The consecutive and sharp increases in prices have created a suffocating situation for families, essentially eroding their incomes and resources.

The media strike is scheduled a day before the GSEE's 24-hour walkout, as the union calls for increased wages, reinstatement of collective bargaining agreements, and measures to address the escalating cost of living.

The strike is anticipated to have a significant impact on public transportation, encompassing trains and ferries, given the historically high levels of worker participation in strikes within this sector.