Greek parliament ratifies 2019 state budget, first of post-bailout era

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras addresses lawmakers during a parliamentary session in Athens, Greece, on Dec. 18, 2018. Greek lawmakers ratified on Tuesday the 2019 state budget, the first of the country's post-bailout era, which foresees 2.5 percent economic growth in the new year from 2.1 percent in 2018. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)