Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Athens burns in riots: Protests explode as Greek MPs debate EU's call for £25bn in cuts

Riot police fought running battles with hooded youths in Athens yesterday as tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets against tough  austerity measures.

Parts of the Greek capital were ablaze and dozens were injured as youths hurled rocks, bricks and petrol bombs at police, who responded with baton charges and tear gas.

Last night protesters, taking part in a two-day national strike, were on the streets again.

Aflame: Riot police defend their position beside a burning van

Read More: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2008905/Greece-strikes-June-2011-Thousands-protesters-fresh-anti-cuts-riots.html

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