Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Greek Protesters Set Fire to Syriza Flag

Avji Voutsina, protester burning Syriza flag
THE TELEGRAPH: Protesters campaign outside the Greek parliament against the new EU bail-out deal

Greece's small left-wing anti-capitalist Antarsya party and affiliated trade unions staged a rally on Monday night outside parliament in Athens against Greece's new bailout.

The party has said "the hours are critical" for those who favour left-wing policies.

One protester burnt Syriza's party flag outside parliament, saying that the leftist-led coalition government had reneged on its pre-election pledge to put an end to austerity. (+ video) » | Robert Midgley, and agencies | Monday, July 13, 2015