An anti-austerity rally in Athens turned violent as a general strike halted flights, ferry operations and public transportation, with thousands joining protest marches across the country.
A small group of protesters threw petrol bombs and fired flares at riot police after the marches ended in Athens. Police responded with tear gas.
The clashes broke out following peaceful marches involving around 12,000 people.
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