German train drivers strike coincides with Lufthansa cabin crew walkout
The train driver GDL union is demanding for working hours to be reduced from 38 to 35 hours per week without a pay cut, while Luthansa's crew seek a 15% salary increase.
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On Thursday, a call for restraint echoed from Russia, Germany, and Britain to nations in the Middle East, as tensions escalated over an Iranian threat targeting Israel. Israel, in response, asserted its readiness to address all its security concerns. Lufthansa, one of the limited Western airlines serving Tehran, prolonged the suspension of its flights to the Iranian capital, citing safety concerns. Additionally, Russia cautioned against travel to the Middle East amidst the escalating situation. The backdrop of this tension is the vow of retaliation from Iran following the April 1 airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus, which resulted in the death of a senior Iranian general and six other military officers. This incident has further strained an already tense region, compounded by the ongoing Gaza conflict. While Israel has not claimed responsibility for the airstrike, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei asserted that Israel must face consequences for the attack, likening it to an assault on Iranian soil.
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Lufthansa halted flights to Tehran amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East following a suspected Israeli strike on Iran's embassy in Syria. Concerns of Iranian retaliation prompted this move. While Austria Airlines, also owned by Lufthansa, continues its Vienna-Tehran route, fears persist of escalating conflict. Efforts to defuse tensions are ongoing, with U.S. and regional leaders engaging in diplomatic dialogue amid the volatile situation.
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Once again, millions of travellers throughout Germany faced disruptions on March 7 as two unions initiated two-day walkouts over wage disputes and working conditions. The strike significantly impacted transportation networks, with approximately 80% of long-distance trains, regional trains, and commuter trains being cancelled due to the absence of train drivers. Furthermore, air travel also experienced disruptions, as ground staff at the German airline Lufthansa ceased operations early in the morning.
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