Tear Gas, Rocks Fly At Anti-Austerity Protest In Athens
12 years, 5 months ago

Tear Gas, Rocks Fly At Anti-Austerity Protest In Athens

NPR  

Tear Gas, Rocks Fly At Anti-Austerity Protest In Athens Enlarge this image toggle caption John Kolesidis/Reuters /Landov John Kolesidis/Reuters /Landov Riot police in Athens have fired tear gas at protesters who in turn have been lobbing stones and petrol bombs in one of the largest anti-austerity demonstrations to hit the Greek capital in months. Some, says Joanna, are wearing "chains on their ankles to protest severe austerity measures imposed by the European Union and International Monetary Fund, who have loaned Greece billions." As the BBC says, "the trade union-led action is the first since Greece's conservative-led coalition came to power in June. Meanwhile, "violent protests in Madrid and growing talk of secession in wealthy Catalonia are piling pressure on Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy as he moves closer to asking Europe for rescue money," Reuters reports.

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Violence erupts during protests in Greece as government challenged in vote over rail disaster
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Violence erupts during protests in Greece as government challenged in vote over rail disaster

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Clashes broke out in Greece’s two largest cities Friday, as protesters hurled gasoline bombs and flares outside parliament, during a censure motion debate against the government over its handling of a deadly rail disaster two years ago. Police fired tear gas and stun grenades at the violent protesters and used water cannons when the clashes broke out …

Protests turn violent as Greece's government battles censure motion over deadly train crash
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Protests turn violent as Greece's government battles censure motion over deadly train crash

Hindustan Times  

ATHENS, Greece — Protesters launched gasoline bombs and fireworks in clashes with police outside Greece's parliament late Wednesday, in renewed nationwide protests calling for politicians to be held accountable for a 2023 rail disaster that claimed 57 lives. Protests turn violent as Greece's government battles censure motion over deadly train crash Scores of youths set fire to trash bins in …

Striking unions bring Greece to standstill
4 months ago

Striking unions bring Greece to standstill

China Daily  

Protesters march past Greece's parliament in Athens on Wednesday during a 24-hour general strike. REUTERS The Greek government has vowed to tackle industrial unrest that brought the nation to its knees on Wednesday, when a general strike paralyzed cities and drew thousands onto the streets in mass protests that coincided with the country unveiling its 2025 budget. But workers want …

Striking unions bring Greece to standstill
4 months ago

Striking unions bring Greece to standstill

China Daily  

Protesters march past Greece's parliament in Athens on Wednesday during a 24-hour general strike. REUTERS The Greek government has vowed to tackle industrial unrest that brought the nation to its knees on Wednesday, when a general strike paralyzed cities and drew thousands onto the streets in mass protests that coincided with the country unveiling its 2025 budget. But workers want …

Greece hit by general strike as thousands of workers protest over the high cost of living
4 months ago

Greece hit by general strike as thousands of workers protest over the high cost of living

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Thousands of workers marched through the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday as part of a 24-hour general strike called by labor unions to protest the rising cost of living and timed to coincide with the government submitting the 2025 budget to Parliament. Medical staff at state-run hospitals and teachers were among those who joined the strike, which …

'Govt no longer listening to people': Thousand protests as Greece votes on bailout bill
9 years, 8 months ago

'Govt no longer listening to people': Thousand protests as Greece votes on bailout bill

Firstpost  

Thousands of anti-austerity protesters gathered in Athens today night as lawmakers prepared to vote on a second batch of reforms that must pass if Greece is to unlock a huge international bailout. Athens: Thousands of anti-austerity protesters gathered in Athens on Thursday night as lawmakers prepared to vote on a second batch of reforms that must pass if Greece is …

Greece Protests
12 years, 5 months ago

Greece Protests

India TV News  

Image Source : INDIATV 1/15 Riot police arrest a demonstrator during clashes in front of the parliament in Athens, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. German Chancellor Angela Merkel got a hostile reception from ordinary Greeks Tuesday when she flew into Athens on her first visit to the country since its debt crisis erupted three years ago. Image Source : INDIATV 10/15 …

Violence in Greece over austerity
12 years, 5 months ago

Violence in Greece over austerity

The Hindu  

Police clashed with protesters hurling petrol bombs and bottles in central Athens on Wednesday after an anti-government rally as part of a general strike in Greece turned violent. About 50,000 people joined the union-organised march in central Athens on Wednesday, held during a general strike against new austerity measures planned in the crisis-hit country. As the strike got under way …

In Greece, Retiree's Suicide Sparks Protests And Clashes With Police
12 years, 11 months ago

In Greece, Retiree's Suicide Sparks Protests And Clashes With Police

NPR  

In Greece, Retiree's Suicide Sparks Protests And Clashes With Police Enlarge this image toggle caption Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images The human toll from the financial crisis in Greece now has a human face. After 77-year-old retired pharmacist Dimitris Christoulas killed himself Wednesday outside the parliament building in Athens, a suicide note he left was reported to say that …

Greek unions strike against austerity measures
13 years, 1 month ago

Greek unions strike against austerity measures

The Hindu  

Thousands took to the streets of Athens as Greek unions launched a two-day general strike against planned austerity measures on Friday, a day after the country’s crucial international bailout was put in limbo by its partners in the 17-nation euro-zone. “These days are the last acts of a drama that we all hope will lead to a happy conclusion with …

Greek Protests Against Austerity Turns Violent
13 years, 5 months ago

Greek Protests Against Austerity Turns Violent

India TV News  

Athens, Oct 19: Furious protesters hurled homemade firebombs, rocks and garbage at police in Athens on Wednesday, as Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on a new batch of budget cuts necessary to stave off a government default. Tens of thousands of demonstrators descended on Athens' main square to show their opposition to the austerity plan, chanting: "We can't bleed any …

Anti-Austerity Protesters Clash With Police In Greece
13 years, 9 months ago

Anti-Austerity Protesters Clash With Police In Greece

India TV News  

Athens, Jun 15: Hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police in central Athens Wednesday as a major anti-austerity rally degenerated into violence outside Parliament, where the struggling government was to seek support for new cutbacks to avoid a disastrous default. Wednesday's violence adds public pressure on the government at a time when Prime Minister George Papandreou also faces a party …

Anarchy erupts in Greece as austerity bites
13 years, 11 months ago

Anarchy erupts in Greece as austerity bites

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The state's attempt to start work on a planned …

Greek police break up blockade of Acropolis
14 years, 5 months ago

Greek police break up blockade of Acropolis

The Hindu  

Riot police used tear gas to break up hundreds of demonstrators barricading Greece’s most famous site, the Acropolis, for the second straight day on Thursday in an ongoing dispute with the government over back wages and worker layoffs. Riot police had surrounded the entrance of the Acropolis following a court order and eventually dispersed the protesters using tear gas. The …

Greek riot police clash with protesters in Athens
14 years, 8 months ago

Greek riot police clash with protesters in Athens

The Hindu  

Greek riot police clashed with protesters marching through the capital Athens on Tuesday against government austerity measures. Riot police, wielding batons, fired tear gas at groups of stone—throwing protesters in front of parliament while thousands of striking private and public sector workers tried to run for cover. Greek workers disrupted rail and road transport and shut down public services across …

Thousands march in Greece against austerity measures
14 years, 10 months ago

Thousands march in Greece against austerity measures

The Hindu  

Thousands of protesters marched against austerity measures in central Athens on Thursday, in the fourth major demonstration this year. Yelling “Thieves, give back our money,” more than 10,000 public and private sector workers marched through the capital towards the parliament building while hundreds of riot police stood guard nearby. The austerity measures were necessary for Greece to receive a 110 …

Thousands strike in Greece over austerity plans
15 years, 1 month ago

Thousands strike in Greece over austerity plans

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Today, Europe's eyes are turned on us," said Yannis …

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