Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Strikes, Riots, And Protests In Greece Today -- News Roundup



Strikes Paralyze Athens Amid Violent Clashes -- Voice of America

Protesters and police have clashed outside the Greek parliament as a massive protest and general strike shut down Athens. Both public and private sector unions are backing the industrial action against the government’s plans to slash the salaries of public workers and raise taxes. The government says the measures are vital if it is to receive the next slice of bailout money.

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More News On Today's Violence In Greece

Protests in Greece grow violent as austerity plan nears vote -- L.A. Times
Greece unrest: Athens clashes amid general strike -- BBC
Greece erupts as police clash with thousands marching on parliament -- The Guardian
Greece strike begins with thousands on streets -- AFP
Greece approves austerity bill on first reading -- Financial Times
Biggest Strike Yet Brings Greece to Halt -- Time
Travel chaos as Greece declares 'the mother of all strikes' -- Daily Mail
In Greece, protests, desperation, and 'the mother of all strikes.' Which way forward? -- Robert Marquand, Christian Science Monitor
Greek protesters hurl firebombs at police -- MSNBC

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