"sell your islands...& the acropolis too!"

Germany v. Greece




Greece should sell islands to keep bankruptcy at bay, say German MPs

Fire sale of Greek islands, Acropolis and Parthenon suggested
Greek public reacts with outrage and boycotts German goods

Phillip Inman and Helena Smith guardian.co.uk,
Thursday 4 March 2010 13.57 GMT Article history


http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/mar/04/greece-sell-islands-german-mps


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Germans remain unmoved by the troubles facing Greece. Opinion polls show Germans are overwhelmingly against a Berlin-funded bailout. Greece's deficit was 12.7% of national income in 2009, well ahead of the EU's 3% limit.


"The chancellor cannot promise Greece any help," Schaeffler told Bild in a story under the headline: "Sell your islands, you bankrupt Greeks! And sell the Acropolis too!"