7 Countries Affected by Violent Economic Unrest

Iceland

France

Greece – Labor protests

Bulgaria

Violence erupted in Sofia due to dissatisfaction with the government, new policies designed to counteract the recession and the worsening economic situation.

Latvia

This video shows recent unrest in Latvia because of anti-government sentiment and the economy.

Lithuania

Lithuania has had to implement tax raises for the population and salary cuts on government workers due to the economic recession.

Russia

 

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