Tranche will not be approved at Monday’s Eurogroup, but likely end of the month.

A stormy, all-day debate in parliament culminated in a flimsy majority of 153 MPs approving the harsh austerity package of 13.5 billion euros.

Near 5 million people are living off pensions and benefits.

Legislation that would reduce the ample salaries received by parliamentary staff and rein in other privileges will be resubmitted to the House.

Outspoken MP Mimis Androulakis to quit the Socialists.

A spike in attacks against men and women perceived to be gay by suspected members of ultra-right organizations has prompted the reaction of rights groups.

The police on Wednesday accused SYRIZA of trying to usurp authority and following tactics adopted by Golden Dawn.

The coalition government narrowly passed an omnibus bill containing structural reforms and austerity measures shortly after midnight on Wednesday.

Greece’s debt, expected to reach 189 percent of GDP next year, is not sustainable and that the country’s lenders will need to tackle the issue soon.

Trade unions reported large-scale participation on the first day of a 48-hour nationwide strike against the latest package of austerity cuts and new taxes.