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A hawk oversees the Tanagra air force show
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With clear targets and firm resolve
The Public Issue opinion poll that was released last week speaks volumes about the disappointment, if not indignation, of voters over the political state of affairs in the country.
Despite the growing problems and the government's faltering ratings, conservative Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis continues to enjoy the confidence of the majority of voters.
There are two things that the voting public expect of their prime minister: First of all, Karamanlis is expected to show courage and determination and not to back down on the fundamental principles that his administration set out in 2004. |
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Malevolent neglect
In the heart of Athens, things are falling apart. The streets and smaller squares surrounding Omonia Square at the city’s center are becoming no-go areas for law-abiding citizens, as rival gangs clash over control of drug and prostitution rackets. Shopkeepers live in fear of crime, even as revenues shrink because customers move away. With suburban malls just now becoming the fashion in Athens, the city’s center was already threatened as a commercial district. But it was still attractive in terms of providing homes with a good location at affordable prices, as well as attracting people interested in trendy offices and edgy bars. There was just enough color and multiculturalism to make things interesting, breaking the monotony of the rest of the city. |
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