AFP | Greece hit by general strike against austerity plan AFP By John Hadoulis (AFP) – 40 minutes ago. ATHENS — Greece faced a paralysing general strike Wednesday as unions take to the streets to protest at a new round of sweeping austerity cuts to be brought in next month to unlock vital EU-IMF loans. The ... Greece: Bailout Extension Will Cost Up to 15B Euros Strike-hit Greece escapes demotion by FTSE Group Greece stages anti-austerity general strike |