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Anger and despair is mounting over the tragic suicide of the 77-year-old pensioner, and riots continue into a second day in Athens, Greece.
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Yesterday a 77-year-old pensioner, unable to cope in the Greek financial crisis, shot himself to death in front of the Parliament building in Athens. This action provoked riots by people who have simply had enough.
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The Mayor of Athens presents a bill that stops the police from using chemicals against protesters on condition that protests take place on the sidewalk.
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Athens is in turmoil, this time not because of protests but due to the controversy surrounding the imminent deportation of thousands of undocumented immigrants.
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Both Greece and Spain are up in arms over austerity measures in both countries. Spain is also supporting Greece in their hardship.
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Thanks to friends in Greece, some very interesting photos have come to light from previous protests and rioting in Athens. Who are the actual rioters?
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In the aftermath of the protests on Saturday, Athens is still cleaning up the mess from the fires and damage caused in the riot. A "must watch" video in the European Parliament states the situation clearly.
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Over the weekend thousands of people, some with their children, started a protest march towards Syntagma Square and the Greek Parliament. The following contains first-hand quotations from a protester.
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For anyone who is "tut tutting" about the riots in Greece - the speaker in this video lays out clearly a comparison between the basic cost of living in Greece and Germany.
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Forget the usual images of Greece basking in hot sunshine reflecting on blue seas, and imagine snow-covered mountains and sub-zero temperatures.
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Athens Headlines
Greek protesters clash with police in Athens amid a strike against swingeing budget cuts approved as part of the latest eurozone bailout deal.
Athens blames the EU for not averting the country's debt crisis
There have been clashes in Greece between riot police and protesters venting their fury at government austerity measures.
An "ancient" Greek statue found in a sheep pen north-west of Athens has now been deemed a fake.
The Olympic flame is officially handed over to organisers of the London 2012 Games at a ceremony in Athens.
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Protesters create a makeshift campground in Syntagma Square.
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