Protesters clash with riot policemen during a a general strike protest in AthenS

epa03411038 Protestors shout slogans in front of the Greek Parliament during a general strike in Athens, Greece, 26 September 2012. Greek trade unions called a 24-hour general strike to oppose new austerity measures. The first nationwide strike since Samaras took office in June was called by Greece’s two biggest labour unions. Unions are against unpopular cuts of some 11.5 billion euros (15 billion dollars) demanded by international creditors in exchange for bailout loans. EPA/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU