Third general strike in Greece to protest at the government's austerity measures. Violent clashes erupts at the end of the march, police used force and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Athens, Greece. 11/03/2010
Thursday's march in central Athens was the largest since the troubles in Greece began, with an estimated 25,000 people taking part.
The strike was called by Greece's main private sector union, GSEE, and its public sector sister union, ADEDY, which together represent half of the country's five million workers.
Riot police who were out in a large amount fired tear gas in the beginning of the march to disperse some strong protesters in order to avoid a repeat of violence seen during last Friday's strike.
The violence spread at the end of the march around Panepistimiou Avenue, Omonia Square and Exarchia district, dozen of businesses and vehicles were damaged.
Police arrested about 12 people who were still in detention late in the afternoon. Two police officers got injured during the clashes.
The public anger against the tax rises and pay cuts is increasing, but analysts believe the strikes are having little impact, and the government is refusing to back down, saying it has no alternative.
















































Karolina, Ed & Jeffrey thanks
Karolina, Ed & Jeffrey thanks for your comments!!!
cheers
Max
great job!!
great job!!
great stuff. wish i was there
great stuff. wish i was there
Wow! Great photography.
Wow! Great photography. Stay safe