Charles McPhedran is currently based in Athens. Read his report on the Greek election here.
![]() The New Democracy launch on Thursday. Photo courtesy of Charles McPhedran. |
![]() Ballots for left-wing party Syriza. Photo courtesy of Charles McPhedran. |
![]() "Soon all Greeks will be in [gaol]because of the IMF." Photo courtesy of Charles McPhedran. |
![]() Syriza leader Alexas Tsipras prepares to vote in central-northern Athens on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Charles McPhedran. |
![]() A homeless man with a Greek flag at the New Democracy launch on Thursday. Photo courtesy of Charles McPhedran. |
![]() A homeless man waits under a statue outside Athens town hall. Photo courtesy of Charles McPhedran. |
![]() Unconscious beggars are an increasingly common sight in Athens streets. Photo courtesy of Charles McPhedran. |
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