New strike in Greece

Greek civil servants have warned of further strikes if the government unveils tough austerity measures to cut its ballooning deficit and public debt.
The public sector union already plans another 24-hour strike on Wednesday. Previous stoppages have closed businesses and disrupted daily life, informs Euronews.
However opinion polls published at the weekend suggested most Greeks back the government’s economic policy and consider the fiscal measures already announced as necessary and fair.
This week’s public sector walkout is planned to coincide with Prime Minister George Papandreou putting the finishing touches to a deficit-cutting plan, endorsed by the European Commission.

10.02.10