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Thousands Gather in Athens Ahead of Key Referendum

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The legacy of political steadfastness and deadlock discussions between the Greek government and the Troika are fast becoming visible on the streets of Greece. 03.07.2015, Sputnik International

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Thousands Gather in Athens Ahead of Key Referendum

16:47 GMT 03.07.2015 (Updated: 17:47 GMT 03.07.2015)

Demonstrators wave greek flags during an anti-austerity rally in front of the parliament building in Athens, Greece, July 3, 2015 - Sputnik International

The legacy of political steadfastness and deadlock discussions between the Greek government and the Troika are fast becoming visible on the streets of Greece.

Thousands of people are gathering on Syntagma Square in Athens to protest against further austerity measures ahead of the referendum. Experts suggest that there are many other southern Eurozone economies which would most likely follow Greece's example, warning that such a domino effect could be dramatic for the EU.