New proposals seen as betrayal as Oxi voters ask: Why did we fight then?

Pensioners are given priority tickets by a National Bank official, as they wait to receive part of their pensions in Athens yesterday. Photo: Reuters

Caroline Crawford

Vassilis Adrianoupolitis (38) stood in solidarity with the growing crowds in Syntagma Square. The policeman who lost his job two years ago was one of thousands who was drawn to the centre of Athens once again, following two weeks of rallies and protests, high hopes and massive dejection.