The Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE) announced it will launch a strike on Sunday, May 7, to protest legislation that will increase the number of Sundays that retail outlets are allowed to operate during the year. Opening shops 30 Sundays per year is included in the deal Greece and creditors agreed on Thursday, an OECD precondition.

Sunday, May 7th, falls within the two-week mid-season sales and has been designated as a day when shops can stay open in most areas of the country.