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Greece passes tough austerity deal

The Greek Parliament has approved tough new austerity measures needed to secure its bailout. The ref...
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5:53 AM - 16 Jul 2015



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Greece passes tough austerity deal

TodayFM
TodayFM

5:53 AM - 16 Jul 2015



The Greek Parliament has approved tough new austerity measures needed to secure its bailout.

The reforms, including tax hikes and pensions, were passed with 229 MPs voting yes - and 64 saying no.

But there were violent protests on the streets outside as the vote took place.

After a bruising few days, the Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras remained defiant - insisting there was no alternative:



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