Austerity Measures in Greece
Greek politicians have voted to bring in an unpopular package of austerity measures designed to rein in debt levels that threaten to destabilize the country's economy. Anti-austerity riots broke down in Athens outside the parliament. The final result on Wednesday 29th June 2011: The Greek parliament has passed the five-year austerity plan by a margin of 155-138 votes. Fresh protests expected. More
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Eurozone crisis live: Greece begins cleanup after protests over austerity package | Business | guardian.co.uk
13 Feb 08:10Amid violent scenes in Athens last night, Greek MPs passed a bill outlining over €3bn of spending cuts
Thessaloniki: Violent Protests in Greece on Feb 12, 2012
13 Feb 08:10Thessaloniki: Violent Protests in Greece on Feb 12, 2012
Greek lawmakers pass new austerity law despite protests - CNN.com
13 Feb 03:10Greek lawmakers voted to approve a new round of tough budget-cutting measures Thursday, despite a second day of angry protests.
Greece austerity protests – in pictures | World news | guardian.co.uk
13 Feb 00:09Thousands clashed with riot police in Athens on Sunday as the Greek parliament approved deeply unpopular budget cuts to secure a new eurozone bailout
Greece Riots Photos: Athens Burns Following Mass Protests
12 Feb 19:10Anger over proposed austerity measures reached a boiling point on Sunday as protests in the center of Greece's capital turned violent. As tens of thousands gathered in front of the Greek parliament in Athens to protest, angry gangs looted stores and...
Greece approves austerity cuts to secure eurozone bailout and avoid debt default | World news | The Guardian
12 Feb 19:10MPs in Athens approve severe budget cuts imposed by the EU after rallies against the bill erupt in street violence
Athens erupts in violent protests - FT.com | The Advantage | Scoop.it
12 Feb 15:17Violent protests erupted in Athens last night as lawmakers were due to vote on a deeply unpopular austerity package aimed at averting a chaotic Greek default.
Eric Reguly in Athens: 'Face melting' from tear gas at bailout protests - The Globe and Mail
12 Feb 11:10Follow European correspondent Eric Reguly as he covers events in Athens
Greece braces itself for 'historic' decision on debt deal - GREECE - FRANCE 24
12 Feb 03:09Thousands of protesters were expected to surround Greece's parliament on Sunday as it makes an "historic" decision on whether to pass another round of tough austerity measures. Approval would secure the country 130 billion euros in aid.
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