Debt crisis sparks suicide in Athens' busiest square

An elderly Greek man killed himself in Athens’ busiest square today in protest at the country’s debt crisis.

Debt crisis sparks suicide in Athens' busiest square

An elderly Greek man killed himself in Athens’ busiest square today in protest at the country’s debt crisis.

The incident sparked debate in parliament and an anti-austerity group called for a peaceful protest, accusing politicians of driving people to despair with harsh cutbacks implemented to secure vital international bailouts.

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