THREE PEOPLE HAVE DIED IN A BLAZE that broke out at MARFIN EGNATIA BANK , on Stadiou Street , downtown Athens .
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THREE PEOPLE HAVE DIED IN A BLAZE that <m> broke out </m> at MARFIN EGNATIA BANK , on Stadiou Street , downtown Athens .
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BREAKING NEWS - 3 DEAD due to Molotov cocktail at Bank
According to international media and Greek Sky TV
THREE PEOPLE HAVE DIED IN A BLAZE that <m> broke out </m> at MARFIN EGNATIA BANK , on Stadiou Street , downtown Athens .
The fire started when demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktail fire bombs at the Bank .
SKY - TV reports that the 3 bank employees were burnt to death .
They were trapped in the stairwell of the 3rd floors while trying to flee the fire broken out two floors below .
Four people - one with broken bones , 3 with inspiratory problems - are treated in nearby hospitals .
Reports have it that angry demonstrators threw stones to the fire brigade coming in .
There are reports about fire at Finance Ministry - depts , burnt cars & shops , smashed windows .
The van of turkish NTV private channel was also set on fire .
Clashes between demonstrators and plice are continueing .
So far no information about injured peple or arrests .
Information flow is hindered today since Greek Media are also taking part to the general strike .
Tens of thousands angry Greeks demonstrate in Athens protesting the harsh austerity measures and severe cuts on salaries and pensions as well price increases in electricity and extra taxes .
The slogans are against the politicians , the police and the journalists .
People demand "Give the Stolen Money Back" .
People demand property confiscation of corrupt politicians and that those respomsible for the economic crisis should go to jail .
The Greek government announced Sunday drastic public spending cuts in order to get bailout loans of 110 b . Euro from EU & IMF .