Tensions flare on the streets of Athens.<br/> <br />Workers protesting against austerity measures clash with riot police.<br/> <br />This, after demonstrators attempted to break through a police roadblock -- trying to position themselves closer to where European Union Finance Ministers were meeting.<br/> <br />Demonstrations near the venue were banned by police.<br/> <br />This was the scene earlier in the day, but on the other side of the city.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Greek) LAID OFF STATE HOUSEKEEPING WORKER, EVANGELIA ALEXAKI, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We are free to walk on the streets and on the sidewalks whenever we want, and for as long as we want. No one can stop us, we are free citizens."<br/> <br />A think-tank study has shown that the economic crisis in Europe has put six million people out of work and driven others into poverty.<br/> <br />The difficult economic situation is precisely what finance ministers were set to examine on Tuesday.
