 BBC News | Greece MPs approve new austerity budget amid protests BBC News Greek lawmakers have approved a 2013 budget involving fresh spending cuts, despite mass public street protests. The budget was backed in by 167 votes to 128. The bill was a pre-condition for Athens to be granted a 31.5bn euro (£25bn; $40bn) EU/IMF ... Greece Passes 2013 Austerity Budget Greek MPs approve hefty budget cuts Samaras Wins Approval of Greek 2013 Budget to Secure Aid |
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