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Large demonstration in Athens ends with tear gas and clashes

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Public and private sector labor unions are on 48hr strike against austerity and the deal between the government and the Troika. Demonstrations turned out violent with clashes between protesters and police. Athens, Greece. 10th February 2012
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in Politics, on the 10th of February 2012

A molotov cocktail burning between riot police officers in Syntagma sq, Athens, after being thrown.

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Labor unions march against austerity measures.

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A large banner reads "The debt is illegitimate, we do not sell our country".

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One of the thousands of homeless in Athens.

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A riot policeman behind a large banner in front of the Greek parliament.

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A happy note during the protest.

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Riot police securing the Greek parliament.

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Riot police beating a protester with their batons.

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A protester throwing rocks at riot police in the center of Athens.

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Protester throwing rocks at riot police in the center of Athens.

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Riot police with yellow paint on his shield.

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A riot policeman violently hits and pushes a photojournalist.

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A riot policeman violently hits and pushes a photojournalist.

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Riot police knock down an elder protester.

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Riot police chasing protesters in Syntagma sq, Athens.

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A protester kicks back a teargas cannister.

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A riot policeman throws a stone to the protesters.

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Riot police chasing a young protester.

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Riot police chasing a young protester.

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A young hooded protestor.

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Former leader of the Coalition of the Left, Nikos Konstantopoulos being vituperated by the people.

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Former leader of the Coalition of the Left, Nikos Konstantopoulos.

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Thanks a lot Epoca Libera,

Submitted by Nikolas Georgiou on Fri, 10/02/2012 - 20:07.

Thanks a lot Epoca Libera, judjing from some of your shots in your story, we must have been very close :-)

Excellent coverage,

Submitted by epoca libera on Fri, 10/02/2012 - 17:10.

Excellent coverage, impressive pictures!

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