Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Greece bailout: Large protests expected against cuts

Greece is braced for large protests against further budget cuts, following a 130bn-euro (£110bn; $170bn) bailout deal aimed at avoiding bankruptcy.

There are fears of more violence during the rallies called by trade unions as the public mood hardens, a BBC correspondent in Athens says.

Meanwhile the government is finalising emergency legislation demanded by international lenders.

It says Greece has avoided a nightmare scenario by agreeing to the bailout.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17123199

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