general strike

Venezuela Opposition Leaders Stage General Strike

Venezuela’s opposition leaders have staged a general strike to push for a referendum on removing President Nicolas Maduro from power.…

8 years ago

Greece in 48-hour general strike against a new wave of spending cuts

Greece is braced for a 48-hour general strike across public and private sectors in protest at a proposed new wave…

12 years ago

Greece: police fire tear gas and arrest dozens of protesters during one-day strike in Athens

Police have fired tear gas in Greece to disperse anarchists throwing petrol bombs near parliament in Athens. Dozens were arrested…

12 years ago