Greek lawmakers pass fresh bailout package amid riot scenes

Natalie Kenway
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Greek banks could open for the first time in weeks as the nation's parliament passed through the fresh austerity measures required to secure a €86bn bailout package from the eurozone.

Despite rebellion inside the parliaments, and riot scenes on the streets outside, Greek lawmakers passed the bailout agreement which will keep the country in the euro for the timebeing. After four hours of debate, 229 out of 300 members approved the new austerity measures but among those who opposed, 32 were from prime minister Alexis Tsipras's (pictured), party, indicating he may have lost his majority, according to Bloomberg. New finance minister Euclid Tsakalotos told parliament accepting the package "was a decision which will be a burden for me for the rest of my life." "I do n...

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