Athens-Greek airports will shut down today when the country's air traffic controllers stage a 24-hour strike, joining public sector unions including teacher and hospital doctors pressing for higher wages. Protesting against the centre-right goverment's tight income policy,the public sector umbrella union ADEDY is striking for higher pay as Athens puts its finishing touches on next year's belt tightening budget. The strike by air traffic controllers goes into effect right after midnight on Wednesday for 24 hours, REUTERS