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Breaking News From the General Strike in Greece Today - Infoshop News

24.2.11

Breaking News From the General Strike in Greece Today - Infoshop News:


"A general strike is being organized today for Greek cities, the first strike of this year. The strike is in response to the Socialist government's austerity programs and is supported by most sectors of the population, including the business sector. Many people are responding to the government austerity measures with a direct action 'I Won't Pay' program, which entails not paying for public services such as subway and bus fares.

The strikes have prompted clashes between protesters and police. In Athens, a protest outside parliament in Syntagma Squarehas turned into a battle between hundreds of protesters throwing Molotovs and projectiles against the police who are responding with tear gas. A riot cop was even set on fire."


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