Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Europe - Brussels bringing debt under control whilst creating new jobs - Greek debt brings rise in homelessness

Published on Nov 29, 2011 by
http://www.euronews.net/ Hours after EU and US officials met to discuss how to fight the European debt crisis, euro zone finance ministers will today attempt to boost their efforts.

The ministers are meeting in Brussels to see how their bailout fund can be increased, amid US pressure to get a grip on a crisis that is rattling nerves around the world.

European Commission President José Manuel Barroso said: "We face the common challenge of bringing debt under control while re-launching growth and creating new jobs. We all know that this is not an easy task.
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Published on Nov 29, 2011 by
http://www.euronews.net/ There is increasing alarm that Greece's debt crisis is forcing more people onto the streets.

The Red Cross estimates as many as 20,000 people are sleeping rough.

Social workers say homelessness in Greece has increased by as much as 25. per cent over the past two years.

Those affected come from all walks of life.

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