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In its efforts to meet privatization targets agreed upon with the Troika of lenders, the government has slated three problematic, to varying degrees, industries for privatization. These are Hellenic Defense Systems (EAS), Hellenic Vehicle Industry (ELVO) and LARKO mining and metallurgy firm.

Riot police used teargas to disperse protesting LARCO miners and metal workers that proceeded to take over the a national highway at 13.00 this afternoon, in protest over the possible shutdown of the company.