Greek riot police have clashed with protesters in Athens and the main port of Piraeus during a 24-hour general strike against cost-cutting reforms. In the capital, demonstrators threw sticks, bottles and stones at police who responded by firing tear gas. Tear gas was also fired at ship workers trying to blockade Piraeus's port when they swarmed aboard an arriving boat. The strike comes as MPs debate tough austerity measures demanded by the International Monetary Fund and EU. They include cutting pensions, raising the retirement age and making it easier for companies to dismiss employees.
Greek riot police have clashed with protesters in Athens and the main port of Piraeus during a 24-hour general strike against cost-cutting reforms.
In the capital, demonstrators threw sticks, bottles and stones at police who responded by firing tear gas.
Tear gas was also fired at ship workers trying to blockade Piraeus's port when they swarmed aboard an arriving boat.
The strike comes as MPs debate tough austerity measures demanded by the International Monetary Fund and EU.
They include cutting pensions, raising the retirement age and making it easier for companies to dismiss employees.
