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Athens burns after austerity approval

February 14, 2012 By Dustin Buse

After approving a controversial new bill, which guts minimum wage and public services, Athens erupted in flames as rioters filled the streets with their outrage.

Greece – and the world – at the crossroads

November 3, 2011 By John Case

Socialist Prime Minister George Papandreou of Greece stunned the world with his announcement of a national referendum on new austerity measures.

Eurozone chiefs rage at Greek PM, global unions demand Robin Hood tax

November 3, 2011 By Combined Sources

The Greek people and eurozone leaders both seem to be furious at Greece Prime Minister George Papandreou's referendum announcement.

Austerity cuts in Greece cause suffering

October 25, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

"The thing doesn't end with salary cuts. It's the uncertainty of what will happen tomorrow, because each day they tell us something new."

General strike shuts down Greece; demonstrators attacked causing one death

October 24, 2011 By Emile Schepers

There have been many demonstrations in Greece during the past two years since the government's solvency crisis began, but this past week surpassed all in terms of militancy and scale.