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