Greece launches massive fire sale to service growing debt as riot police clash with violent protesters

Daily Mail
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1385900/Greek-debt-Greece-launches-massive-sale-riot-police-clash-protesters.html

Marinas, casinos and former Olympic venues could be up for grabs after Greece announced a massive fire sale to help service its debt.

The Greek government said it was putting vast areas of state-owned land on the market to raise £44billion in the next four years.

Nationalised companies could also be privatised to help raise the necessary capital to ensure it does not default on debt payments.

A general strike held today has seen most public services grind to a halt across the country, while thousands marched through Athens to protest against harsh austerity measures.

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