Thread: Greece: Till debt do us part: LIVE rioting revolting Athens

Till debt do us part: Kofinas LIVE from rioting revolting Athens

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Jun 29, 2011

The Greek government has voted in favour of a new round of austerity cuts - securing the next multi-billion instalement of cash from the EU and staving off a default. But furious protesters have reacted violently to the vote, with battles between police and demonstrators continuing just meters from Parliament. Scenes from downtown Athens resemble a warzone - as protesters fought with riot squads amid volleys of tear gas. Hundreds of thousands of people nationwide walked off their jobs for a two day strike against the austerity cuts. They say drowning the country in debt at crippling interest rates has failed once - and it'll fail again. For more on what the vote means for Greece and the EU RT talks to financial journalist Demetri Kofinas.

Bailout Battlefield: Greeks fight against foreign fiscal take-over

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Jun 29, 2011

It's make or brake today in Greece - as the government sits down to vote on tax hikes and spending cuts. It's viewed as the country's last chance to stave off default - something that could have ruinous consequences for the Euro. But public opposition has turned violent. Scenes from downtown Athens resemble a war zone as protesters clash with police amid volleys of tear gas. Hundreds of thousands of people nationwide walked off their jobs in the strike against austerity. They say drowning the country in debt at crippling interest rates has failed once - and it'll fail again.

Riots in Greece: A Country in Collapse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S20_JuaX ... r_embedded

Greece Barricades: 'We don't owe! We don't sell! We don't pay!'

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Jun 29, 2011

Budget cuts or bankruptcy - a tough choice for the Greek Parliament which is facing a crucial austerity vote. European leaders have already warned Athens there are no other options. Protesters are already flocking to the Parliament - thousands of them are again venting their fury over the planned measures.