Monday, June 20, 2011
Papandreou fights for austerity plan – and survival
Tens of thousands of Greeks descended on cental Athens last night to lay peaceful siege to parliament ahead of a confidence vote in the government due to take place tomorrow. Earlier in the day Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou, confirmed that the country was seeking a second international bailout in order to avoid a potentially disastrous default.
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By Daniel Howden in Athens
The Independent