Greek retirees rally against planned new pension cuts
ATHENS, Greece — Greek retirees staged an anti-government rally in Athens on Thursday to protest a new round of cuts under the country’s international bailout program.
More than 5,000 protesters marched to the labour ministry and outside parliament, burning copies of a letter send by Labor Minister George Katrougalos explaining the pension changes.
“They have torn us apart with all the cuts, and they are telling us we are supposed to be happy with these measures. We are sending the minister’s letter back to him, and will continue our protests in Athens and other cities,” protest organizer Dimos Koumbouris said.
The country’s largest labour union also called a 24-hour strike for Dec. 8.