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A pensioner takes part in a protest rally during a 24-hour strike against a new austerity package in Athens June 9, 2011.

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Protesters shout slogans in front of the parliament during a rally against a new austerity package at Constitution (Syntagma) square in Athens June 3, 2011. The protest, on its tenth day, was organized through a Facebook group called "The Indignant".

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A protester sprays graffiti of Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou during a rally against a new austerity package at Constitution (Syntagma) square in Athens May 30, 2011. The protest was organized for a sixth day through a Facebook group called "The Indignant" following similar demonstrations in Spain.

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Pensioners demosntrate on June 9, 2011 in Athens. New strikes hit debt-hit Greece on June 9 and hopes for growth in its ailing economy were dashed as it came under increasing pressure from its international creditors to accelerate halting reforms.

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A protester gestures on June 9, 2011 during a demonstration against new austerity measures in Athens. New strikes hit debt-hit Greece on June 9 and hopes for growth in its ailing economy were dashed as it came under increasing pressure from its international creditors to accelerate halting reforms.

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Protestors listen to famous Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis giving a speech during a massive rally against new austerity measures organized by an independent movement of citizens, at the Aristotelous square in Thessaloniki, on June 9, 2011.

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