Greece paralysed by first general strike for months

Greece had its first general strike in months, with protests taking place against continuous austerity and high unemployment rates.

The first general strike of the year took place in April 2014, on the same day the country returned to the markets.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Greek return to financial markets attracts flock of investors http://www.europeansources.info/record/greek-return-to-financial-markets-attracts-flock-of-investors/

Deutsche Welle, 27.11.14: Greek labor unions launch 24-hour strike over austerity http://dw.de/p/1DuP5

Kathimerini, 27.11.14: Greece paralyzed by major strike, flights cancelled http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_27/11/2014_544937

Euronews, 27.11.14: Greece paralysed as tens of thousands strike against further cutbacks http://www.euronews.com/2014/11/27/greece-paralysed-as-tens-of-thousands-strike-against-further-cutbacks/

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