You may be reading about the latest developments in the saga of whether IMF will 'rescue' Greece, the way they have 'rescued' so many countries in the past. The Euro is already under great strain from the weight of the Greek debt / deficit (real or imaginary), and theoretically at least, there is a chance for us to do some damage to the world financial system (the question is how :-) Popular protests are a bit lukewarm by our standards at least (20,000 people marching in total yesterday, divided as always into many factions) and there is no short-term novel / alternative / constructive idea floating around apart from a 'NO' to the reactionary changes put forward from the 'Socialist' government to please the insatiable markets. In the mean time, real unemployment is estimated at about 18% and together with the steady rise of the far right and continuing mass immigration from areas 'liberated' and 'pacified' by 'our allies' is creating a dangerous cocktail.
Er, the above should not put you off from a holiday visit, it is usually too hot for demonstrations in the Summer (things pick up again in September) and what are referred to as 'resorts' are invariably peaceful, but when you come do support locally & community-owned facilities rather than the overpriced luxury chains. On the other hand, if you would like some urban adventure tourism, an athenian week in November is the best choice.