<p><br /> Truck drivers clashed with police in Athens on Wednesday in front of the parliament buildings where they have been staging a protest for the last 24 hours, just after the bill they oppose was passed.<br /> </p><p><br /> Truckers threw stones and sticks at police as they charged a police cordon in an attempt to enter the chamber.<br /> </p><p><br /> Police responded with pepper spray and other chemicals.<br /> </p><p><br /> Truckers were reacting after Greek MPs voted through in principle a bill that will reform the trucking sector. Out of 99 votes, 83 voted for the bill while 16 voted against.<br /> </p><p><br /> Drivers have refused to return to work for the last ten days, opposed to government plans that will make it easier to enter their trade.<br /> </p><p><br /> The government says it will not back down on the bill.<br /> </p>
