Greece's Parliament approves bill reforming pension

Greece's Parliament has approved a bill reforming the country's pension and tax systems.

The bill, introduced with regard to the requirements the country must meet under its third international bailout, is set to increase social security and



pension contributions and raise taxes for most people.

The bill was approved by the 153 lawmakers of the ruling Syriza/Independent Greeks government coalition. All opposition parties in the 300-member Parliament voted against.