Police fire teargas at Greek pensioners in anti-austerity protest
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Pensioners challenge a police cordon after they fired pepper spray at the retirees. About 1,000 people took part in Monday's protest. (Photo | AP)Protestors shout at riot police officers. (Photo | AP)A pensioner throws water on his face after Greek police fired pepper spray at the retirees protesting near the prime minister's office. (Photo | AP)Pensioners try to tip over a police bus blocking their way to the prime minister's office. (Photo | AP)Striking public hospital staff outside the Health Ministry in Athens on September 28. Public health spending has been repeatedly axed as part of bailout austerity measures. (Photo | AP)