A demonstrator shouts slogans during the fourth major demonstration this year against austerity measures in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens, Greece on 20 May 2010. A nationwide 24-hour general strike called by the unions has paralyzed Greece. The strikers protest reforms of the social security and pensions system and strict austerity measures imposed by the Greek government. The austerity measures were necessary for Greece to receive a 110 billion euro (140 billion dollar) bailout package from other EU countries and the International Monetary Fund to prevent bankruptcy. EPA/PANAGIOTIS MOSCHANDREOU
Demonstrators rally holding a banner with photos of Greek Premier George Papandreou and German Cancellor Angela Merkel that reads 'Us or them- Struggle for our lives' in Athens, Greece on 20 May 2010. A nationwide 24-hour general strike called by the unions has paralysed Greece. Demonstrators protest reforms of the social security and pensions system and strict austerity measures imposed by the Greek government. EPA/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU
Demonstrators rally in front of the Greek parliament in Athens, Greece on 20 May 2010. A nationwide 24-hour general strike called by the unions has paralysed Greece. Demonstrators protest reforms of the social security and pensions system and strict austerity measures imposed by the Greek government. EPA/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU
Riot policemen (Front) watch demonstrators during the fourth major demonstration this year against austerity measures in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens, Greece on 20 May 2010. A nationwide 24-hour general strike called by the unions has paralyzed Greece. The strikers protest reforms of the social security and pensions system and strict austerity measures imposed by the Greek government. The austerity measures were necessary for Greece to receive a 110 billion euro (140 billion dollar) bailout package from other EU countries and the International Monetary Fund to prevent bankruptcy. EPA/PANAGIOTIS MOSCHANDREOU
Demonstrators during the fourth major demonstration this year against austerity measures in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens, Greece on 20 May 2010. A nationwide 24-hour general strike called by the unions has paralyzed Greece. The strikers protest reforms of the social security and pensions system and strict austerity measures imposed by the Greek government. The austerity measures were necessary for Greece to receive a 110 billion euro (140 billion dollar) bailout package from other EU countries and the International Monetary Fund to prevent bankruptcy. EPA/PANAGIOTIS MOSCHANDREOU
Fire fighters attend the fourth major demonstration this year against austerity measures in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens, Greece on 20 May 2010. A nationwide 24-hour general strike called by the unions has paralyzed Greece. The strikers protest reforms of the social security and pensions system and strict austerity measures imposed by the Greek government. The austerity measures were necessary for Greece to receive a 110 billion euro (140 billion dollar) bailout package from other EU countries and the International Monetary Fund to prevent bankruptcy. EPA/PANAGIOTIS MOSCHANDREOU
