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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Greek seamen, farmers protest against government cuts

A woman walks immobilised ships which ceased operations during a strike, at a promenade of Piraeus port near AthensATHENS (Reuters) - Greek seamen extended a strike to protest against government austerity for a further 48 hours on Sunday, meaning dozens of islands will have been cut off from the mainland for six days. Farmers also briefly disrupted traffic on major motorways across Greece in the latest wave of protest over budget cuts and labor reform that is needed to satisfy international lenders. Greece's biggest labor union has called a general 24-hour strike for February 20. ...



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