Greek Protesters Call President "Traitor"

October 28th is Greece’s national “beat up your local politician” day
In what was supposed to be a day of nationalist propaganda, with military parades across the Greek territory (a remnant of military dictatorships past) to celebrate the “national day”, things have taken quite a different turn.

Greek protest halts holiday parade

Greeks protest govt. cuts on 'Oxi Day'
Greek protesters demonstrate against the government's austerity measures on "Oxi Day," Friday, October 28, 2011.
Thousands of people in Greece have protested the government's austerity measures on the anniversary of the Greek “Oxi Day” (No Day) by holding massive demonstrations across the country, Press TV reports.


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Greeks protesting at austerity measures demanded by foreign lenders blocked a major national parade on Friday to commemorate Greek resistance in World War Two, shouting "traitors" at President Karolos Papoulias and other officials.
The protest in Thessaloniki was echoed at smaller parades across Greece, including in Athens where marchers held black ribbons. It showed the extent of anger at the higher taxes and wage cuts sought by the European Union and the International Monetary Fund in return for funds to avert a debt default.
The annual military parade in the northern city is one of the most symbolic events in Greece's political calendar and commemorates the rejection of Italy's ultimatum to surrender in 1940. It was the first time it had been cancelled.
http://www.sundaytribune.co.za/greeks-call-president-traitor-1.1167221
Greek protesters call president "traitor," halt parade
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