At the end of the rally organized by workers unions and SYRIZA MPs, minor rioting erupted in downtown Athens, with some protesters trying to push the police forces towards parliament.

At this month's end, Greece will begin collecting its next bailout of 8.3 billion euros.

Athenian police have outlawed public congregations in the capital's center between 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., this Tuesday and Wednesday.