Greek pensioner breaks down in tears during TV interview

Greek pensioner breaks down in tears during TV interview, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.

When the interviewer asked him how the latest austerity measures had affected him the pensioner broke down in tears.

Thousands took to the streets of Thessaloniki, Greece for the latest in a series of protests aimed at overturning government plans to introduce yet more austerity measures.

More strikes and marches have been called for the next two days