Youths throw Molotov cocktails in Athens,as thousands protest against the ‘vicious cycle’ of austerity in Greece during the first general strike since Alexis Tsipras became PMClosing summaryPhotos: How the protests unfoldedClashes in AthensAFP: Youths vandalise shopsProtesters: We face a tragic future 4.47pm GMTOK, it’s time for a recap after a fairly dramatic day.
The first general strike since Alexis Tsipras took power in Greece has been marred by isolated violence in Athens.“The situation is tragic and soon when the government pushes us more on the tax front, or more on the cuts front it won’t be honorable natured at all.“I am protesting against the government because they are making fools of us. I am a pensioner and I own no conception what my pension will be.”“We are implementing an agreement which includes (bailout) measures which are unfair.”#Greece gov saying it hopes to conclude negotiations with creditors by Saturday so that 2 bn loan & bank recap funds can b unlocked 4.03pm GMTWe’re hearing that petrol bombs were thrown at the headquarters of the left-wing Pasok party in downtown Athens,and that no-one was hurt.
About 10 people, around 4.30 pm, and threw Molotov cocktails in front of PASOK offices,in the area of Exarchia #12ngrContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com