Thousands protest against austerity in Athens (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Thousands protest against austerity in Athens (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Thousands of people demonstrated against the Greek government’s austerity policies in the center of Athens on Saturday. They also called for political and economic reforms, pay rises, and other social benefits.

The protesters gathered at the landmark Syntagma Square, located just outside Greek parliament, and marched through the center of the city carrying anti-EU and anti-austerity banners.