Friday, 19 May 2017
Greece adopts more austerity measures in bailout bid (BBC News, Kathimerini, Irish Times)
"Greece's parliament has approved a new package of austerity measures needed to release the next instalment of its multi-billion-dollar bailout. The tax rises and further cuts to pensions were sought by Greece's foreign creditors".
Βουλή: Υπερψηφίστηκε από ΣΥΡΙΖΑ – ΑΝΕΛ το πολυνομοσχέδιο, Kathimerini
153 yes, 128 no
Austerity bill approved with support of all 153 coalition MPs, eKathimerini
Greek Coalition Voted the Austerity Measures Amid Strong Reactions in and out of House, Greek Reporter
The press coverage doesn't seem to improve:
Greek dreams of retirement turn sour, eKathimerini
Greek Pensions - Dreams Turned Sour? Observing Greece
Greece mired in vicious cycle of recession, Richard Pine, Irish Times
Greek Government Tries to Downplay Yet Another Failure, Greek Reporter
Update, 25 May, Greek Reporter: Greek PM Changes Course, Ready to Back Down on Debt Relief Issue
Nick Malkoutzis, Macropolis, 24 May
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