Demonstrators say they’re dreading the coming winter as the ‘vicious cycle’ in Greece continues. * Thousands hit the streets in Athens * Protesters: We face a tragic future * Transport disrupted, shops closed * Belgium finance minister blasts Syriza for backing strike * Full story: ‘Our rage will be relentless’ 10.32am GMT It looks like a solid turnout in Athens, and a peaceful protest too: Protesters march past parliament during first general #strike under SYRIZA-led government. #Greece pic.twitter.com/n2sos82GtR 10.20am GMT Thousands of people have now gathered in Syntagma Square, the site of the Athens parliament, to protest against the third Greek bailout package: #Greece: Thousands in front of the Parliament now for the general #strike pic.twitter.com/jz9whwKEtz Continue reading...
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