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General strike against cuts brings Greece to a halt
Source: BBC
6 November 2013 Last updated at 10:13 GMT
General strike against cuts brings Greece to a halt
Workers in Greece are holding a 24-hour general strike over continuing cuts as international lenders decide whether to unlock further bailout money.
Flights and other transport are being disrupted by action in both the public and private sectors, and schools and hospitals are also affected.
Greece has held more than 30 general strikes since early 2010.
Unemployment stands at nearly 28% after massive public sector cuts and tax rises to reduce its fiscal deficit.
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General strike against cuts brings Greece to a halt
Workers in Greece are holding a 24-hour general strike over continuing cuts as international lenders decide whether to unlock further bailout money.
Flights and other transport are being disrupted by action in both the public and private sectors, and schools and hospitals are also affected.
Greece has held more than 30 general strikes since early 2010.
Unemployment stands at nearly 28% after massive public sector cuts and tax rises to reduce its fiscal deficit.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24832847
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