Their goal was to protest austerity measures, which are being brought down in hopes of reducing the national debt and restoring the economy.
Led by Communist parties and labor unions, the marchers clashed with heavily outnumbered police, and threw stones, bottles, and gas bombs at them.
Police responded with volleys of tear gas, in an effort to regain control and disperse the mob, before it became a full blown riot.
Three people were reported injured, due to the violence, and a sixty-five year old man died from a heart attack, whilst taking part in the protests.
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