Greece unrest: Athens clashes amid general strike

Gerald · 10-19-11, 10:03 AM

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Clashes between riot police and protesters broke out in front of the parliament building in Athens.Greek riot police have fired tear gas and fought running battles with protesters, amid a 48-hour general strike that has paralysed the country.Some protesters hurled petrol bombs and stones at the police, as a march by tens of thousands of people in central Athens turned violent.Many Greeks are furious at plans being discussed in parliament to cut thousands of jobs and raise taxes.The government says the measures are needed to keep the economy afloat.Greece is struggling to reduce a huge government deficit amid fears it may default and set off a eurozone crisis.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15362678

Note: 19 October 2011 Last updated at 14:15 GMT

Gerald · 10-19-11, 04:45 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15377398

JU_88 · 10-19-11, 04:54 PM

.........Not looking good!

Gerald · 10-19-11, 04:57 PM

Hard times are waiting for the Greeks!

JU_88 · 10-19-11, 06:08 PM

Hmmm hard times will probably catch up with all of us eventually.
Just how hard remains to be seen.

Jimbuna · 10-19-11, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JU_88

Hmmm hard times will probably catch up with all of us eventually.
Just how hard remains to be seen.

Rgr that.

10-19-11, 04:45 PM	#2
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JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	.........Not looking good!

10-19-11, 06:08 PM	#5
JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Hmmm hard times will probably catch up with all of us eventually. Just how hard remains to be seen.