Greek Riots 08 Analysis

The 2008 Greek riots started on 6 December 2008 when Thousands of Greeks have taken to the streets across the country, repeatedly clashing with police and vowing to overthrow the government. But the rising cost of living has been a persistent problem in Greece, straining household budgets and risking long-term growth. While the unrest was triggered by the shooting incident, many commentators described the reactions as expressing deeper causes, especially a wide-spread feeling of frustration in the younger generation about economic problems of the country, high unemployment especially among the young generation, and a perception of general inefficiency and corruption in Greek state institutions.

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News & Politics

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• greek
• riots
• anarchy
• greece
• police
• shooting
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