Following US subprime mortgage market crash in 2007 markets take a dip.
US Fed takes over of federal mortgage association and home loan corporation Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
Lehman brothers collapse
16-year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos is shot dead in the neighbourhood Exarheia in Athens.
Riots break out across Athens in protest against police killing.
Clashes continue and have spread to other cities. They begin to explicitly include other issues as the Ministry of Planning and Public Works is burnt down.
800 schools occupied in Greece and 200 University buildings. Theater premiere in Athens stopped after banner drop stating "everyone to the streets". People joined impromptu demonstration through the city.
As images of clashes in Athens spread a day of solidarity actions take place in cities across the world.
A migrant cleaner and union organiser, Konstantina Kuneva, who worked for Athens Piraeus Electric Railway (ISAP) was attacked with acid to her face. Her attack was possibly ordered by her employers. ISAP headquarters were immediately occupied and many more occupations and actions took place in her support and to inform the public.
Demonstrations and actions across the country in support of the attacked cleaner and organiser, Kuneva.
Riot policeman shot and injured in Athens in the early morning. Subsequently raids and arrests of approx. 75 people in the neighborhood of Exarheia.
Large demonstrations in Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras by students and teachers and workers. Heavy teargas and beating of demonstrators by police. Some attacks on police stations.
Offices of journalist union ESIEA occupied in protest against biased media reporting and in support of the attacked cleaner Kuneva.
Iceland's government steps down after continuous large protests following the collapse of major banks in October 2008.
Grenade explodes outside the "Migrant Haunt" in the Athens neighbourhood Exarheia. No injuries.
Six carriages on two trains of the Athens railway petrol bombed and burnt down - reported €16 million in damage.
Several solidarity actions for the cleaner Kuneva throughout March, including an occupation of Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, lasting for many months, demanding an end to subcontracting of cleaning companies.
The G20 agrees on a 5 trillion dollar global stimulus package to counter the global financial crisis.
Offices of political party PASOK attacked. Later police raid and arrest people at a self-organised park in Exarheia, Athens.
Far right political group, Chrysi Avgi (Golden Dawn) call for anti-immigration demonstration in central Athens under police protection.
Police conduct an immigration raid on a cafe in Athens and tear apart a Koran. Two days of violent clashes between police and migrants ending in a large demonstration on the third day.
George Papandreou announces Greece's budget deficit will be double the estimates by previous government and will hit 12% of GDP.
Police enter and lock down the entire neighbourhood Exarcheia in Athens. Broadcaster of anti-dictatorial student radio and three others arrested, but released after public outrage - national head of police forced to resign two days later.
Four people on motor bikes open fire against police station in Agia Paraskeui, Athens and wound five policemen.
An explosive goes off outside the former Conservative minister of education's private apartment.
Large demonstration marks the anniversary of the 1973 Athens student uprising that led to the fall of the Greek dictatorship. Approx. 290 people detained.
40-50 strong masked group attack a largely Arab neighbourhood - Neos Kosmos, in the south of Athens, shouting "foreigners out", smashing shops, cars and injuring three people.
Demonstrations to mark the killing of Alexis broken up by mass arrests and teargas. 177 arrested in Athens on the first day alone of what becomes three days of clashes between police and demonstrators and occupations in all major cities in Greece.
Fitch ratings agency downgrades Greece from A- to BBB+. Heavy selling of Greek bonds and borrowing costs increase.
Enter story info herePapandreou announces cuts to public sector, a ban on public sector bonuses for executives and 90% taxes on bonuses in the private banking sector.
Large strikes and protests against recently announced cuts and against credit rating agencies.
A bomb explodes outside the Greek parliament after a phone call to a national newspaper minutes before alarms police to cordon off the area. No injuries.
A bomb goes off by the General Bank in central Athens. Several arson attacks on gov. sites and multinational companies take place throughout January.
IMF announces "Technical Mission" to Athens to advise on pension reform, tax, policy and collection and budget controls.
European Commission states Greece has falsified data on public finances and that deficit is worse than expected.
Greek gov. announces Stability and Growth Program 2010 - three year plan to cut budget deficit from 12.5% to 2.8% by end of 2012.
Farmers across the country announce blockades on all major highways starting on the 17th.
Migrants revolt and start fires in Venna detention centre, in the north-east border of Greece.
Far right group attempt a demonstration in Athens but are met by anti-fascist demonstrators.
A bomb explodes outside the doors of JP Morgan offices in Kolonaki, Athens. A warning call prevents injuries.
Bystander killed in shootout. Minister of citizen protection issues statement that Easter will see unprecedented policing.
Greece sells 10 year gov debt bonds. Meets high demand in market.
Major austerity plan announced: Pensions frozen, cap on civil servants pay, VAT increase and alcohol, cigarette and fuel tax increase.
Papandreou meets with Merkel as part of Berlin/Luxemburg/Frankfurt tour seeking European financial aid.
Day of strikes against austerity. Gov. gazette offices, where laws have to be printed to come into effect is occupied by employees. Employees of Nikaia hospital, Athens decide to occupy ministry of health. Brief occupations of other official buildings through out country, large clashes with police and protesters in Athens.
General strike. Large demonstrations in major cities. Extensive teargas and clashes between police and demonstrators.
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