Mobs threw stones and fire bombs at riot police as clashes broke out in Athens today during a mass protest over budget cuts.

A general strike halted public transport across Greece today as unions stepped up opposition to tough budget cuts.

Hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police in Athens today smashing cars and hurling petrol bombs during a massive demonstration against the government's austerity measures.

European governments and the International Monetary Fund agreed to pull Greece back from the brink of default with €110bn in emergency loans, provided Athens made painful budget cuts and tax increases.

A nationwide strike hit Greece today crippling public services, grounding flights and closing schools in a demonstration against government cuts brought on by its financial crisis.