Protesters storm Acropolis as national strikes begin

GREEK protesters unfurled banners over the defensive walls of the ancient Acropolis in protest at harsh new austerity measures as strikes began across the country.

About 100 protesters from the Greek Communist Party cut through locks on the gates of the country’s most famous monument and unfurled banners in Greek and English reading: “Peoples of Europe – Rise Up.”

Police did not intervene as the protesters carrying red flags stood beside the ancient Parthenon. The demonstrators did not attempt to prevent tourists from visiting the site.