Greek Elections – Photo Essay

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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.

Launched in 2004, New Matilda is one of Australia's oldest online independent publications. It's focus is on investigative journalism and analysis, with occasional smart arsery thrown in for reasons of sanity. New Matilda is owned and edited by Walkley Award and Human Rights Award winning journalist Chris Graham.

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