DHAKA: Workers in Greece are holding a 24-hour general strike over continuing cuts as international lenders decide whether to unlock further bailout money.

Flights and other transport are being disrupted by action in both the public and private sectors, and schools and hospitals are also affected.

Greece has held more than 30 general strikes since early 2010, reports the BBC.

Unemployment stands at nearly 28% after massive public sector cuts and tax rises to reduce its fiscal deficit.

Greece has been granted two bailouts totalling about 240bn euros to help cover holes in its financing, and there is speculation it will need a third package of at least 11bn euros next year.

BDST: 1759 HRS, NOV 06, 2013
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