Police fire teargas at Greek pensioners in anti-austerity protest
Greek police fired teargas and pepper spray at a protest by pensioners over pension cuts imposed by the left-wing Alexis Tsipras' government.
Pensioners in Greece take part in an anti-austerity rally on Monday. Police fired teargas and pepper spray at the pensioners protesting recent pension cuts by Alexis Tsipras' government. (Photo | AP)
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)
