Police have fired tear gas at protestors gathered outside the Greek Parliament building. The country has ground to a halt, with workers walking out of jobs in a 24-hour public sector strike, angry at the government's policy of cuts. All flights in and out of Greek airports are grounded, while hospitals are relying on emergency staff. RT's Sara Firth reports from Athens.
At least 16,000 anti-austerity protesters have converged in central Athens, chanting slogans, banging drums and blowing whistles in a display of opposition to the Greek government's latest austerity measures.
The vast majority of demonstrators were peaceful, but a few dozen protesters clashed with riot police with some youth hurling paving slabs of rock at police in full riot gear.
Police dispersed the crowds by firing tear gas and dragging and chasing protesters.
Al Jazeera's Jonah Hull reports from the Greek capital, Athens.
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