The Greek parliament has passed a new set of controversial austerity measures amid widespread public protests.
On Sunday, all but one of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ 153 deputies voted for the unpopular policies, which include budget cuts and tax hikes.
In protest to the new legislation, large numbers of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament as the lawmakers cast their ballots.
The austerity measures are part of a package demanded by the European Commission, European Central Bank, and the International Monetary Fund in exchange for an 86-billion-euro bailout .... http://www.presstv.ir
