Irish Independent | Protesters Await German Leader on Athens Visit New York Times ATHENS — German Chancellor Angela Merkel was flying to Athens on Tuesday for a visit apparently aimed at cementing Germany's support for Greece's efforts to impose the austerity needed to keep the country in the euro zone. Ms. Merkel was to meet with ... Merkel braves protests on first crisis visit to Greece Angela Merkel faces hostile reception in Greece - eurozone crisis live Greek protests as Angela Merkel visits Athens: live |