Greece hit by new general strike

Jimbuna · 10-05-11, 10:47 AM

This is the last thing I'd have thought they needed:

A 24-hour general strike is under way in Greece in protest at the nation's austerity measures.
Flights and ferry services have been cancelled, schools, government offices and tourist sites closed, and hospitals are working with reduced staff.
At least 16,000 people have joined protests organised by the main unions in central Athens.
The European Commission is discussing ways of propping up banks in Europe to protect them from the Greek crisis.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15177457

10-05-11, 10:47 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,530 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Greece hit by new general strike This is the last thing I'd have thought they needed: A 24-hour general strike is under way in Greece in protest at the nation's austerity measures. Flights and ferry services have been cancelled, schools, government offices and tourist sites closed, and hospitals are working with reduced staff. At least 16,000 people have joined protests organised by the main unions in central Athens. The European Commission is discussing ways of propping up banks in Europe to protect them from the Greek crisis. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15177457 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!