Thousands of people have gathered in the Greek capital in a massive show of solidarity ahead of Sunday’s bailout referendum.<br /><br /> This is the final day of campaigning and if the number of anti-austerity banners and flags over Syntagma Square was anything to go by, then the “no” vote could be overwhelming. <br /><br /> Many banners declared simply “No”. Others said, “Our lives do not belong to the lenders” and “Don’t back down.”<br /><br /> Large numbers, however, also turned out for rival demonstrations calling for a yes vote.<br /><br /> Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called the rally a celebration and not a protest. He described it as a celebration of pride, democracy and a choice to “live in dignity in Europe.” <br /><br /> Some of Greece’s European partners have said a no vote could see the country exit the 19-nation euro zone, with unforeseeable consequences for Athens.<br /><br /> But Tsipras stressed that Greek people should not feel terrorised by those who believe a rejection of the creditors terms will result in the countr
