Greece's parliment votes overwhlemingly in favour of legislation

It will see them on the road for discussions on a 3rd bailout.

Greece's parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of legislation paving the way for discussions on a 3rd Greek bailout, late last night.

Meanwhile, riot police fired tear gas into a crowd of over 5,000 protesters in Syntagma Square while parliament was in session.

Shona Murray reports from Athens for RedFM News. 

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