Saturday, 6 October 2012


Fresh Protests, Strikes Hit Eurozone Countries

'Clashes, protests and strikes have once again hit eurozone countries over harsh economic conditions and tough austerity measures in the bloc, Press TV reports.
Hundreds of protesting shipyard workers in Greece have broken into the grounds of the country’s Defense Ministry in Athens. The protestors pushed through the ministry gates attempting to enter the ministerial offices. The shipyard workers say they have not been paid for several months, some remain unpaid for three years.
The police forces have clashed with the protestors and have arrested and injured several workers.Protests are becoming an everyday scene in Greece as the country battles with its economic crisis.'