Greek Government Passes Austerity Bill as Athens Burns This morning the Greek government passed a massively unpopular austerity bill in the face of violent rioting all over Greece. Dozens of buildings are on fire in central Athens, reports the New York Times: After nightfall, demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails, setting fire to more than 40 buildings, including a historic theater in downtown Athens. The austerity bill slashes the minimum wage, raises taxes, and fires 150,000 government employees. It’s part of a deal to secure a much-needed bailout from the European Union.
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Greek Government Passes Austerity Bill as Athens Burns

This morning the Greek government passed a massively unpopular austerity bill in the face of violent rioting all over Greece. Dozens of buildings are on fire in central Athens, reports the New York Times:

After nightfall, demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails, setting fire to more than 40 buildings, including a historic theater in downtown Athens.

The austerity bill slashes the minimum wage, raises taxes, and fires 150,000 government employees. It’s part of a deal to secure a much-needed bailout from the European Union.

Source: topix.com