International Affairs

Greek Elections – Photo Essay

By New Matilda

June 18, 2012

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.