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Summary
Public sector workers in Greece are on strike in protest at the country's austerity plans. Teachers, doctors and port workers were among many thousands who downed tools. Several unions are behind the action. They're urging the government not to agree to further cuts in spending. Government officials are holding talks with representatives from the International Monetary Fund and the EU over a possible financial bailout. Many Greeks fear there'll be strings attached to the 40 billion euro aid package being offered to Greece should they need it. New EU statistics also suggest Greece's budget deficit last year was much dearer than expected. The euro fell as a result.
