Greece's leftist government suspended plans on Wednesday to increase tax on rental incomes after a public outcry, saying it was still negotiating with international lenders on required reforms ahead of key parliamentary vote this week. Parliament is expected to approve a set of austerity measures and reforms agreed with its EU/IMF creditors by Friday. Athens needs the legislation to receive a positive first review and get the next instalment of a 86 billion euro (63.65 billion pound) bailout that is keeping the state afloat.
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