Acropolis to close in one-day strike over privatisation fears

Union says foreign investment funds are exploiting ancient sites in Greece

Striking trade unionists in Greece are forcing the shutdown of the country's prime ancient sites, including the Acropolis, in a one-day protest over privatisation fears.

The 24-hour walkout on Thursday is expected to close the majority of Greece's 275 archaeological sites, monuments and museums, which generate about a100m (87m) in revenue, mostly from ticket sales, every year.

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