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Greek MPs have approved tough economic measures required to enable a €86bn bailout deal to go ahead. The legislation includes tax rises and an increase in the retirement age. Two hundred and twenty nine lawmakers voted Yes, 64 voted No and six abstained. Half of the No votes came from the governing Syriza party. Ahead of the vote, protesters threw petrol bombs at police during an anti-austerity protest close to parliament, and police responded with tear gas. We get live commentary from journalist Christos Michaelides who was present in parliament during the vote. Our reporter Joe Miller talks to entreprenuers in Athens about how they are raising finances for their businesses. Plus, it's the holy month of Ramadan, but it's often synomonous with gorging on food during sundown as much as it is with fasting.
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