Greek police have detained at least 130 people after a night of unrest following Greek lawmakers’ passage of a controversial package of austerity measures in exchange for a European Union-International Monetary Fund bailout. Greek lawmakers agreed to fire 15,000 public employees, cut the minimum wage by 22 percent, and cut pension plans. The vote took place as 100,000 people protested outside the Parliament building. Greece’s coalition government expelled 43 deputies for voting against the deal. Police said 150 shops were looted in the capital and 48 buildings were set ablaze after the vote.
Greek Protests Spread as Parliament OKs Austerity Measures
HeadlineFeb 13, 2012