AFP | Greek MPs back public sector cuts amid protests BBC News The parliament in Greece has narrowly approved a public sector reform bill that will see thousands of people lose their jobs. In a 153-140 vote, MPs backed the bill tied to the country's fresh 6.8bn euros (£5.8bn) of bailout loans, needed to keep Greece afloat. Greece approves scheme to fire thousands of public workers Greek Parliament Passes Bill on Public-Sector Layoffs Greek deputies approve reform bill tied to EU-IMF loans |