There are dramatic developments in Athens, Greece. The parliament there is about to vote on a bill that will establish extreme austerity measures. A bill opposed by the vast majority of the citizens of that country. There have been major riots and many buildings are in flames.
Protesters have clashed extensively with the police with many people wounded. Subsequently buildings were set on fire. Here is more from BBC News.
The austerity measures forced by Sarkozy and Merkel on Greece are destructive and will further damage and possibly destroy the Greek economy. What is happening in Greece now is a reminder on how destructive extreme austerity against the middle class can be.
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| Crowd estimated at 80,000 in Athens 48 building destroyed |
Protesters have clashed extensively with the police with many people wounded. Subsequently buildings were set on fire. Here is more from BBC News.
The austerity measures forced by Sarkozy and Merkel on Greece are destructive and will further damage and possibly destroy the Greek economy. What is happening in Greece now is a reminder on how destructive extreme austerity against the middle class can be.
UPDATE 1: The riots in Greece have now spread to other cities, beyond the capital Athens. In Athens, buildings are on fire and clashes between the protesters and the riot police are ongoing. Here is another website with pictures. And here is a site in Greek with pictures from the riots.
UPDATE 2: Here is another video from the riots and the buildings in flames.
UPDATE 3:The greek parliament, under pressure from Sarkozy/Merkel, just voted and passed the extreme austerity bill despite the massive opposition of the Greek people.
A disaster for Greece.
UPDATE 2: Here is another video from the riots and the buildings in flames.
UPDATE 3:The greek parliament, under pressure from Sarkozy/Merkel, just voted and passed the extreme austerity bill despite the massive opposition of the Greek people.
A disaster for Greece.
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