The Correio da Mania newspaper and other media reported that the country had already witnessed widespread unrest by mid-morning on Wednesday, especially in the transportation sector.
In the capital, Lisbon, the metro network has completely stopped since Tuesday evening, while bus and railway services in the capital and other areas of the famous tourist destination proceeded according to an emergency plan in some cases, according to the German News Agency (DPA).
Very long queues formed at bus stops and taxi stands in some places.
At Lisbon Airport, more than half of the flights were canceled due to the strike, according to the operating company (ANA).
At other airports across the country, the flight cancellation rate averaged just over 40%.
In addition to the transportation sector, schools, universities, hospitals, waste collection services, and other public services were also affected. The General Union of Workers in Portugal indicated “significant participation” in the strike.
