Tag: Karolos Papoulias

• Friday, May 7th 2010 - 00:38 UTC

  Greece Shocked by Riot Deaths; Parliament Approves Draconian Saving Reforms

  

  Greece's parliament approved Thursday the hefty cuts and reforms proposed by the government to address the country's financial crisis. Members voted 172-121 to pass the bill, which includes tax rises and cuts in pensions and public sector bonuses. Police used tear gas to disperse protestors who rallied outside. On Wednesday, three bank workers died in a petrol bomb attack as demonstrations over the planned austerity measures turned violent.