Greek lawmakers pass 'tough' austerity-extending budget
The 2016 budget sees zero economic growth in 2015 and 0.7% contraction next year; PM Tsipras describes it as "difficult exercise"
Athens
GREEK lawmakers approved a "tough" 2016 budget early on Sunday, forecasting near zero growth for 2015 and a small contraction next year for the debt-ridden country in its sixth year of austerity.
The coalition government, which enjoys a narrow majority, managed to push the budget through with 153 votes for and 145 against after a late-night session.
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