THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 11:48 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 11:48 |
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MPs in standoff over severe cutsTalks appear to be stalling between EU, IMF negotiators and Greek officials. Mob in Athens abuses Muslims celebrating EidDozens of far-right activists and local residents threw eggs and taunted Muslim immigrants as they gathered to pray in a central square for Eid. Firefighters claim victory in Athens infernoFirefighters claimed victory on Tuesday over a devastating wildfire that ravaged the outskirts of Athens. Fires near Athens recede after three-day infernoFirefighters were beating back wildfires on Monday that have swept through homes and huge swathes of forest near Athens, forcing thousands to flee. Greek police fire tear gas at riotersPolice guarding the Greek Parliament on Thursday fired tear gas at 5 000 protesters taking part in the latest rally in Athens. Greek rioters target AcropolisGreek demonstrators on Wednesday put up two banners around the base of the Acropolis to protest the police killing of a teenager on December 6. Greek riots deepen public debt strainThe unrest that has gripped Greece for nearly two weeks has also complicated efforts to service the country's debt, it was reported on Tuesday. Clashes outside Parliament as strike grips GreeceProtesters threw fire bombs at police outside Parliament on Wednesday during a strike which paralysed Greece and piled pressure on the government. Crisis talks to end Greek riotsGreek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis began emergency talks on Tuesday on ways to halt rioting that is threatening the country' government. Third day of riots rip through GreeceHundreds of students threw fire bombs at police in the north of Greece on Monday in a third day of riots sparked by the fatal shooting of a teenager. |
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