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  • Athens, Greece - A woman demonstrates against the Troika Austerity Measures, September 2012 . Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Greece, Athens - Demonstrators against the austerity measures. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno simões castanheira
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state Subject for 2013  it was delivered in the Assembly, that provides draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.A few thousand demonstrators surround the Portuguese Assembly in protest , on the day the state budget for 2013 was delivered in the Assembly. The budjet presents draconian austerity measures for next year. The level of taxes that Portugal will be the subjected in 2013, will be the largest of known history, over a population already worn by successive tax increases announced by the government.
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  • General Strike in Portugal and Spain<br />
Third general strike in Portugal, since the Government of Passos Coelho assumed its duties.<br />
But this time Portugal was not alone, throughout Europe thousands of people demonstrated against the austerity measures imposed by the governments.<br />
Portugal and Spain joined an Iberin strike convened by the major labor unions.
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  • General Strike in Portugal and Spain<br />
Third general strike in Portugal, since the Government of Passos Coelho assumed its duties.<br />
But this time Portugal was not alone, throughout Europe thousands of people demonstrated against the austerity measures imposed by the governments.<br />
Portugal and Spain joined an Iberin strike convened by the major labor unions.
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  • Athens, Greece - A closed restaurant in the centre of Athens. The recession has forced almost one-third of businesses in the city’s commercial district to shut down. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, greece - Two kids receive some food from a charity organization. The Hellenic Statistical Authority reports 22.9% of all types of families with children under the age of 18 are on the verge of or face the danger of poverty. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece – Drug addiction in the centre of Athens. Since the financial crisis started,  the number of drug addicts and people sick with tuberculosis and HIV has increased of over 50% in the historical center of Athens. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Panagiotis, 11, and Crisoula, 15. In the background, the barrack of Laurio where they were forced to move with their parents. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - People waiting at a bus stop. The only advertisement in sight is one of a sex show. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Greece, Athens - Graffiti over the wall of University of Athens. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece – Man asks for money to feed his child on a street in Athens. 26% of Greek active population is unemployed. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece – An old man receives daily help from the Ortodox Church. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece – A child receives a meal at KYADA (municipal center helping the needy and homeless of Athens). The number of requests for assistance and food aid has tripled since 2010 throughout Greece.It is estimated that the number of homeless people has grown of 25% .Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Two immigrants transporting recycle and exchanging objects in a cart. Since the crisis started, employment and income have shrunk for both the native and immigrant populations, while competition within and between the two has greatly increased. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - A police officer checking the documents of a group of immigrants. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis.<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Nigerian Reverend Jimoh B. Adebajo during his Sunday sermon in his Apostolic church near Platia Amerikis, North-Center of Athens. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis.<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, greece - Immigrants in line at the Municipal Charity soup kitchen. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Mohammadi Ali Noori, 38, from Afghanistan, with his son Amir, 5. He's looking for recycle materials that he can later sell in specialized centers. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) caused with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • General Strike in Portugal and Spain<br />
Third general strike in Portugal, since the Government of Passos Coelho assumed its duties.<br />
But this time Portugal was not alone, throughout Europe thousands of people demonstrated against the austerity measures imposed by the governments.<br />
Portugal and Spain joined an Iberin strike convened by the major labor unions.
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  • General Strike in Portugal and Spain<br />
Third general strike in Portugal, since the Government of Passos Coelho assumed its duties.<br />
But this time Portugal was not alone, throughout Europe thousands of people demonstrated against the austerity measures imposed by the governments.<br />
Portugal and Spain joined an Iberin strike convened by the major labor unions.
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  • General Strike in Portugal and Spain<br />
Third general strike in Portugal, since the Government of Passos Coelho assumed its duties.<br />
But this time Portugal was not alone, throughout Europe thousands of people demonstrated against the austerity measures imposed by the governments.<br />
Portugal and Spain joined an Iberin strike convened by the major labor unions.
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  • Athens, Greece - Demonstration of cancer patients and disabled people against the cuts to the Health system. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - A man walking in downtown Athens. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Veroniki, 27, prostitute.The social situation in Greece worsened terribly after the crisis started. The number of prostitutes, drug addicts, sexually transmitted diseases and serious diseases as tuberculosis and HIV has increased of over 50% in the historical center of Athens. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Drug addicts living and sleeping in the street. Since the financial crisis started,  the number of drug addicts and people sick with tuberculosis and HIV has increased of over 50% in the historical center of Athens. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Efi Demopolous, 57, unemployed, with her mum Maria, 83. She recently moved back from Brazil, where she was born, to assist her mum. Maria’s retirement salary is € 425/month and house rent is € 350/month. Maria says their condition is so difficult that sometimes she thinks she would rather die than carry on like that. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Amalia Valdovu, a 22 years old girl from Romania, lies dead on the sidewalk. She was homeless and a drug addict. When she started to feel sick somebody called the ambulance. It took it 50 minutes to arrive: it was too late. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - A man searching for food in the trash. A fifth of the Greek population is at risk of poverty, according to data released by the Greek Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Riasat Ali, 47, Pakistan immigrant, victim of a violent racist attack. One of the stabs he received missed his heart by only 1 cm. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) caused the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis.<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Clashes between police and protesters near tear gas. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, greece - Riot police standing amid tear gas near the Parliament. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Demonstrators protest against Angela Merkel dressed as Nazis during her official visit to Athens (October 9th, 2012). Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Sunset over Omonia square, in the centre of Athens. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece – A man sitting on the floor in the Athens metro. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Greece, Athens - In Athens it’s very common to find wild trees growing on sidewalks, blocking the pedestrians’ passage. Nobody seems to take care of that. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece – A closed shop in the centre of Athens. The recession has forced almost one-third of businesses in the city’s commercial district to shut down. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - A scene of urban loneliness and desperation. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis.<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Greece, Athens - Two Greeks eating lunch offered from a citizens’ independent charity organization. Due to the shortage of State funds given to the official ones, these kind of associations are growing more and more to try to cover the needs of the population living below the poverty line. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - An immigrant brings his newborn baby suffering from bronchiolitis in the medical centre of Medecins Du Monde, an NGO which helps immigrants and Greek people who don't have medical insurance. He will be later told they can't help him, as they don't have the possibility to cure babies under 6 months. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis.<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - An immigrant from Bangladesh, in the office of the Bangladesh Community Association. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis.<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece – A woman receives a meal at KYADA. The number of requests for assistance and food aid has tripled since 2010 throughout Greece. The Greek non-governmental organization Klimaka estimated that the number of homeless people has grown of 25%. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Omonia square. Police arrests An African immigrant. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis.<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Yasir Ikbal, 28, from Pakistan, in front of his house near Pireus port. Last september 16th, 2012, he was attacked on a bus from a group of ten Golden Dawn activists and reported a head injury. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) caused with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis.<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Kalhed, 28, Pakistan refugee. On September 17th, 2012, he was attacked in the street by 12 Golden Dawn activists, who beat him up and broke his nose. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Elny, 55, with her grandchildren, whose parents are both unemployed. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).They all rely on charity free food for living.Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Two Greek men eating food they were given from a charity soup kitchen. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Greece, Athens - Abandoned, empty billboards over deserted streets are now part of the landscape of Athens. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • General Strike in Portugal and Spain<br />
Third general strike in Portugal, since the Government of Passos Coelho assumed its duties.<br />
But this time Portugal was not alone, throughout Europe thousands of people demonstrated against the austerity measures imposed by the governments.<br />
Portugal and Spain joined an Iberin strike convened by the major labor unions.
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  • General Strike in Portugal and Spain<br />
Third general strike in Portugal, since the Government of Passos Coelho assumed its duties.<br />
But this time Portugal was not alone, throughout Europe thousands of people demonstrated against the austerity measures imposed by the governments.<br />
Portugal and Spain joined an Iberin strike convened by the major labor unions.
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  • General Strike in Portugal and Spain<br />
Third general strike in Portugal, since the Government of Passos Coelho assumed its duties.<br />
But this time Portugal was not alone, throughout Europe thousands of people demonstrated against the austerity measures imposed by the governments.<br />
Portugal and Spain joined an Iberin strike convened by the major labor unions.
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  • General Strike in Portugal and Spain<br />
Third general strike in Portugal, since the Government of Passos Coelho assumed its duties.<br />
But this time Portugal was not alone, throughout Europe thousands of people demonstrated against the austerity measures imposed by the governments.<br />
Portugal and Spain joined an Iberin strike convened by the major labor unions.
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  • Athens, Greece - A graffiti near Omonia square symbolizing praying hands. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, greece - Two homeless sleeping. According to the NGO Klimaka, there has been an increase of 20-25% of the homeless population in the last years.Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, greece - An immigrant selling balloons in the touristic area of Monastiraki. Since the crisis started, employment and income have shrunk for both the native and immigrant populations, while competition within and between the two has greatly increased. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Veroniki, 27, prostitute.The social situation in Greece worsened terribly after the crisis started. The number of prostitutes, drug addicts, sexually transmitted diseases and serious diseases as tuberculosis and HIV has increased of over 50% in the historical center of Athens. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - A man looking at newspapers. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Immigrants of various nationalities are carried to the Deportation Camps by the police bus. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis.<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Envangelia, 35, with her daughter Crisoula, 15. She and her husband used to manage a supermarket in the centre of Athens, but went bankrupt in 2009 and were forced to move to an old barrack in Laurio, where they own a small piece of land. They just receive a social support of € 250/month. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Panagiotis, 11, Envangelia’s son. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Greece, Athens - An old lady protects herself from the tear gas. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Woman protecting herself with  a mask during a demonstration. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - A demonstrator throwing a stone surrounded by tear gas. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Protester arrested by riot police during a 24 hours general strike (September 26th, 2012). Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Protester arrested by riot police during a 24 hours general strike (September 26th, 2012). Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, greece - Protesters running from the police’s charge. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - A protester throws a stone at the police during a demonstration near the Parliament. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - A firebomb explodes in front of riot police forces during the 24 hours general strike (October 2012). Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - A provocative poster portraying Angela Merkel as a clown, during her official visit to Athens (October 9th, 2012). Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Old man with a cane protesting during the general strike (Sept. 26th, 2012). Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Greece, Athens - Omonia square, centre of Athens, an area where a high percentage of drug addicts and homeless live. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Maria Polidis, 62. Her retirement salary is € 425, and house rent is € 350. With an unemployed son living with her, she’s already in huge debt. According to Hellenic Statistical Authority, 41.4% of the poor population experience difficulties in dealing with payment arrears such as utility bills for electricity, water, gas, etc. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Greece, Athens - Empty billboards inside Syntagma Metro station. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Greece, Athens - A man sleeping near the entrance of the Bank of Greece. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Drug addict in the centre of Athens. Since the financial crisis started,  the number of drug addicts and people sick with tuberculosis and HIV has increased of over 50% in the historical center of Athens. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • The University of Athens. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority). <br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Iftikhar Ahmad and Fiazah Ahmad, from Pakistan, outside their house in Peristeri, recounting the attack from some police members who entered their apartment while they were sleeping, and violently beat them up asking for documents. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Lunch at Athens Municipality Charity soup Kitchen. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis.<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Iftikhar Ahmad, from Pakistan. He and his flatmates recounts they have been violently attacked by some police officials who abruptly entered their house while they were sleeping. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Raihana Noori, 38, refugee from Afghanistan, inside her house-prison. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Graffiti about the economical crisis. Greek crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, Greece - Graffitis expressing solidarity with the migrants on Athens University walls. In Greece, the deep recession due to the Austerity Measures imposed by the Troika (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) coincided with the worsening in life conditions of both the native population and the immigrant one. The latter had to face not only an enormous increase of poverty and unemployment -often leading to homelessness- but also the rise in popularity of Golden Dawn, an ultranationalist party which got 18 seats in Parliament after June 2012 election. G.D. propaganda and actions are all based on racism and hate towards the foreign communities, blamed to be one of the main causes of the crisis.<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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  • Athens, greece - An homeless transporting recycle objects in a supermarket cart. Greek economical crisis started in 2008. The so-called Austerity measures imposed to the country by the “Troika” (European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) to reduce its debt, were followed by a deep recession and the worsening of life conditions for millions of people. Unemployment rate grew from 8.5% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 (source: Hellenic Statistical Authority).<br />
Bruno Simões Castanheira
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