A general strike against tough austerity measures is under way in Greece, with trade unions calling for “mass mobilisation” of protesters. The organisers are demanding an end to spending cuts and tax rises. “They have gone deaf over there [in parliment] and if we do not continue this fight, soon they will destroy us,”   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22362757

Government measures have led to the country’s record unemployment rate of 27%, including almost 60% among young people.The cabinet of Prime Minister Antonis Samaras says the policies are part of continuing moves to ensure more bailout money from international creditors. “Enough with these policies which hurt people and make the poor poorer,” “The government must take back the austerity measures, people can’t take it any more.”