Large Protest Against EPO Management, in Pictures
- Dr. Roy Schestowitz
- 2016-12-14 12:43:14 UTC
- Modified: 2016-12-14 12:43:14 UTC
Summary: Early photos from the afternoon's EPO staff protest in Munich
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