Strike over price hikes paralyzes Greece - China.org.cn

Thousands of protesters staged a 24-hour general strike in Athens and other major Greek cities on Wednesday, calling on the government to cope with inflation.

The strikes, organized by the unions of Greece's public and private sectors, brought to a halt public services, such as schools, hospitals, and media, and also affected public transportation for hours.

Strikers asked for more support to cope with rising inflation which has decreased their purchasing power. Official data showed the country's annual inflation in September reached 12 percent.

"High prices are strangling households," read banners raised during the march in front of the parliament building.