As you may have read or heard in the news, the nation of Greece is truly struggling these days. Unemployment is at 16 percent, and the economy has taken a severe dive due to a debt crisis. According to a story released this morning, one 24-hour suicide hotline has reported a 250 percent increase in phone calls in the last 18 months.Prime minister George Papandreou barely survived a vote of confidence today, and protesters continue to take to the streets. There is a great deal of political instability. We hope to keep the people of Greece in our thoughts and prayers in the upcoming weeks.
Let's aim to be a part of the very prayers we make.
Here are some news stories which give information about the current crisis. We can stay informed about the situation:
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