Pensioners have marched through Athens to protest against austerity measures in Greece which include plans to cut pensions and raise taxes. The conservative-led coalition government called a vote of confidence in parliament, where it gained a narrow majority.
English: http://www.euronews.com/2014/10/03/pensioners-challenge-greece-coalition ...
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