Thousands of Greeks have taken to the streets in the capital Athens to protest German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to their country.
Orwellian UK BANNED Press TV: The angry protesters staged a rally on Friday to blame Merkel for the tough austerity measures being imposed on them.
Merkel, who arrived in Greece earlier in the day, claimed that tough austerity measures would have a bright future in store for Greece.
She also said that Greece's economic reforms are paying off. However, she warned that the country still has a long way to go to completely overhaul its economy.
Meanwhile, the main opposition leftist Syriza party issued a statement, criticizing the visit and the Greek government.
"Merkel visits Athens to praise the government's destructive work and make sure that austerity continues," the statement said.
Many Greeks blame Merkel for tough belt-tightening measures in their country that currently experiences a record unemployment rate of nearly 28 percent.
Greece’s economy has been relying on international bailout funds worth 240 billion euros ($322 billion) and on short-term bonds.
Athens has to impose certain austerity measures as required by the terms of the international bailout loan granted by international lenders -- the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Greece has been at the epicenter of the eurozone debt crisis and has so far experienced seven years of recession.
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"We want her out! And when she goes she should also take the Greek government with her, because they betrayed us. They sold us out to Germany," said Roula Darzakou, a 48-year old housewife, adding, "We want our country back, we don't want her money."Over 7,000 police officers were stationed on the streets of the capital to keep rallies under surveillance. In addition, public protests were banned in the areas in which she moved.
Merkel, who arrived in Greece earlier in the day, claimed that tough austerity measures would have a bright future in store for Greece.
She also said that Greece's economic reforms are paying off. However, she warned that the country still has a long way to go to completely overhaul its economy.
Meanwhile, the main opposition leftist Syriza party issued a statement, criticizing the visit and the Greek government.
"Merkel visits Athens to praise the government's destructive work and make sure that austerity continues," the statement said.
Many Greeks blame Merkel for tough belt-tightening measures in their country that currently experiences a record unemployment rate of nearly 28 percent.
Greece’s economy has been relying on international bailout funds worth 240 billion euros ($322 billion) and on short-term bonds.
Athens has to impose certain austerity measures as required by the terms of the international bailout loan granted by international lenders -- the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Greece has been at the epicenter of the eurozone debt crisis and has so far experienced seven years of recession.
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