Athens, Greece – In Photos: Greek Anti-Austerity Protesters Clash With Police

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    Athens, Greece – Hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police in central Athens Wednesday as a major anti-austerity rally degenerated into violence outside Parliament, where the struggling government was to seek support for new cutbacks to avoid a disastrous default.

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    Tear gas blanketed the capital’s main Syntagma Square, where more than 25,000 people had gathered to protest a new package of tax hikes and spending cuts through 2015.

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    Protesters gather at Syntagma square in front of the Greek Parliament during a rally against plans for new austerity measures, in central Athens, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Greek police deployed in strength Wednesday to prevent thousands of anti-austerity protesters from blockading Parliament, where the struggling government will launch a debate on new unpopular cutbacks needed to secure international rescue loans. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis)

    A demonstrator throws a sewer cover at riot police at Syntagma square in front of the Greek Parliament in central Athens, during a rally against plans for new austerity measures, on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A 24-hour strike by Greece's largest labor unions is set to cripple public services Wednesday, as the Socialist government begins a legislative battle to push through last-ditch cost cutting reforms that will exceed its own term in office. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

    A demonstrator throws stones to riot police at Syntagma square in front of the Greek Parliament in central Athens, during a rally against plans for new austerity measures, on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A 24-hour strike by Greece's largest labor unions is set to cripple public services Wednesday, as the Socialist government begins a legislative battle to push through last-ditch cost cutting reforms that will exceed its own term in office. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

    Demonstrators throw stones to an ambulance during clashes at Syntagma square in front of the Greek Parliament in central Athens, during a rally against the new austerity measures, on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A 24-hour strike by Greece's largest labor unions is set to cripple public services Wednesday, as the Socialist government begins a legislative battle to push through last-ditch cost cutting reforms that will exceed its own term in office.Demonstrators had camped outside parliament since May 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis)

    Demonstrators shout and confront riot police near the Greek Parliament in central Athens, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Riot police used tear gas Wednesday to disperse groups of youths hurling firebombs and rocks on the sidelines of a major anti-austerity rally outside Parliament, where the struggling government was to seek support for new cutbacks required to avoid a debt default. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

    A man passes next to riot police officers that block the way to the Greek Parliament in central Athens, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Riot police used tear gas Wednesday to disperse groups of youths hurling firebombs and rocks on the sidelines of a major anti-austerity rally outside Parliament, where the struggling government was to seek support for new cutbacks required to avoid a debt default. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

    Demonstrators run away from tear gas at Syntagma square in front of the Greek Parliament in central Athens, during a rally against the new austerity measures, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A 24-hour strike by Greece's largest labor unions is set to cripple public services Wednesday, as the Socialist government begins a legislative battle to push through last-ditch cost cutting reforms that will exceed its own term in office.Demonstrators had camped outside parliament since May 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis)

    Left and right wing demonstrators beat each other at Syntagma square in front of the Greek Parliament in central Athens, during a rally against the new austerity measures, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A 24-hour strike by Greece's largest labor unions is set to cripple public services Wednesday, as the Socialist government begins a legislative battle to push through last-ditch cost cutting reforms that will exceed its own term in office. Demonstrators had camped outside parliament since May 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis)

    Foreign tourists run away from clashes between police and demonstrators at Syntagma square in front of the Greek Parliament in central Athens, during a rally against the new austerity measures, on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A 24-hour strike by Greece's largest labor unions is set to cripple public services Wednesday, as the Socialist government begins a legislative battle to push through last-ditch cost cutting reforms that will exceed its own term in office.Demonstrators had camped outside parliament since May 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis)

    Demonstrators confront riot police at Syntagma square in front of the Greek Parliament in central Athens, during a rally against plans for new austerity measures, on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A 24-hour strike by Greece's largest labor unions is set to cripple public services Wednesday, as the Socialist government begins a legislative battle to push through last-ditch cost cutting reforms that will exceed its own term in office.Demonstrators had camped outside parliament since May 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

    Demonstrators throws a petrol bomb to riot police at Syntagma square in front of the Greek Parliament in central Athens, during a rally against plans for new austerity measures, on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A 24-hour strike by Greece's largest labor unions is set to cripple public services Wednesday, as the Socialist government begins a legislative battle to push through last-ditch cost cutting reforms that will exceed its own term in office.Demonstrators had camped outside parliament since May 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

    Demonstrators confront riot police at Syntagma square in front of the Greek Parliament in central Athens, during a rally against plans for new austerity measures, on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A 24-hour strike by Greece's largest labor unions is set to cripple public services Wednesday, as the Socialist government begins a legislative battle to push through last-ditch cost cutting reforms that will exceed its own term in office. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)


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    PchaFresser
    PchaFresser
    12 years ago
    #1048746

    Dang! I have National Bank of Greece stock and you stupid morons are making it sink!!
    Stop fighting and get back to work!

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