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Continuing unrest in Greece

ATHENA, KOMPAS.com - Riots broke out again in Athens, Thursday (05/06) in advanced and rallies to oppose a massive program of government savings.

Police and demonstrators clashed when officers intercept demonstrators in front of parliament in the Greek capital. There are no reports of casualties in the last riot. On Wednesday, an action that led to violent protests that took three people killed.

Greek Parliament, Thursday, also agreed savings package that must be taken to prevent the country went bankrupt. Pengehematan programs, such as payroll deductions, and tax increases is a requirement of the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to provide bridging funds amounting to 110 million euros for Greece.