Greek public sector workers go on strike

Costas Karamanlis, the Greek Prime Minister, pledged on the 10 December 2008 financial support for businesses damaged in five days of rioting as public sector workers staged a 24-hour strike to protest against the government’s economic policy.

EurActiv, 11.12.08: Greece to appear 'sick man' at EU summit http://www.euractiv.com/en/socialeurope/greece-appear-sick-man-eu-summit/article-177971

Deutsche Welle, 12.12.08: Athens Riots Calm as Heavy Rains Dampen Protests http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,3869141,00.html

France24, 12.12.08: Uneasy calm returns to Athens after protests http://www.france24.com/en/20081212-greece-athens-riots-protests-Alexis-Grigoropoulos-police-shooting

Spiegel Online international, 11.12.08: Solidarity Protests Across Europe Turn Violent http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,595793,00.html

BBC News, 11.12.08: Fresh clashes hit Greek capital http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7777179.stm

Deutsche Welle, 11.12.08: Greek Youth Riot Outside Prison as Chaos Continues http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,3865172,00.html

Kathimerini, 11.12.08: Rioting eases, government draws breath http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100002_11/12/2008_102938

ESO: Background information: Fourth day of Greek police battles http://www.europeansources.info/record/fourth-day-of-greek-police-battles/

BBC News, 10.12.08: Greece braces for general strike http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7774634.stm

Deutsche Welle, 10.12.08: Athens Court Firebombed as Rioters Battle Police During Strike http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,3863846,00.html

Deutsche Welle, 10.12.08: Opinion: Greek Youth Acting Out Against Broken System http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,3863941,00.html

France24, 10.12.08: Violence continues amid paralysing strike http://www.france24.com/en/20081210-general-strike-shuts-down-greek-services-

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