13 February 2012 Last updated at 08:08

In pictures: Greek anti-austerity protests

Riot policemen fire tear gas to disperse protesters outside the Greek parliament in Athens on February 12, 2012

Tens of thousands of people rallied in the Greek capital, Athens, and in other towns and cities, voicing their outrage as parliament debated new austerity measures.

People clash with police in the streets during a demonstration against the new austerity measures on February 12, 2012

The demonstrations turned violent as protesters threw stones and fought street battles with riot police in the heart of the capital.

A fire engulfs a store during clashes between protesters and riot police near the Greek parliament in Athens on February 12, 2012

Cafes, banks and cinemas were set ablaze as MPs prepared for the vote.

Demonstrators throw projectiles at riot police during violent protests on February 12, 2012 in Athens

Petrol bombs were thrown and a number of shops were looted in some of the worst violence seen in Athens for years.

Paramedics tend to a wounded protester during clashes between demonstrators and riot police in Athens on February 12, 2012

A number of protesters were arrested, and dozens were injured.

Graffiti on bank in Athens after anti-austerity protests

Anger with the measures demanded by Greece's eurozone partners was plain to see in the protests.

Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos and Prime Minister Lucas Papademos in parliament before the vote

Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos and Prime Minister Lucas Papademos were among those who had urged a "yes" vote.

Greek PM Lucas Papademos addresses parliament (12 Feb 2011)

Mr Papademos told parliament history would "judge us harshly" if the country "became bankrupt and fell by yet another mistake, into national isolation and despair".

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In pictures: Greek anti-austerity protests

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