Greece's parliament has approved a contested labour bill that would allow 13-hour workdays, despite fierce opposition and nationwide strikes.
The government said it will modernise Greek labour laws, but a spokesperson for the left-wing opposition Syriza party called the bill a "legislative monstrosity".
Under the new law, annual overtime is also capped at 150 hours, and the standard 40-hour week remains in place.
The government insists that the longer workday is optional, only affects the private sector, and can only be applied up to 37 days a year.
Thursday's vote was backed by MPs from the ruling centre-right New Democracy party, with centre-left Pasok party - now the main opposition - voting against the bill, while the left-wing Syriza party abstained.
