 BBC News | Greece lawmakers back austerity cuts amid protests BBC News Lawmakers in Greece have narrowly backed a fresh round of austerity measures, despite violent protests across the country. The austerity package aimed at securing the next round of bailout funds was passed with 153 MPs in favour - a majority of just three. Greece narrowly passes crucial austerity bill Greece narrowly passes crucial austerity bill; government reeling from dissent Greece Braces for Austerity Vote |
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