Financial Times
July 8, 2011
Greeks have taken to venting their frustration over the country’s economic plight by hurling yoghurt and verbal abuse at ruling socialist legislators.
Socrates Xynides, deputy development minister, dived behind his police escort on Thursday night in the northern city of Larissa to avoid being splattered by voters for the second time this week.
“One reason for this situation is that politicians haven’t managed to rebut the populist claim that they have stolen from the people and driven Greece into bankruptcy,” said Takis Michas, a social commentator. The incidents have come as Greek lawmakers prepare to spend time in their constituencies, during the summer break, attending café discussions, local festivals and religious celebrations.
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