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  • Luciano Barbera. Luciano Barbera is an industrial that defends the "Made in Italy". His family own the Carlo and Luciano Barbera company. He is one of the best and renowned producer of quality textile. Nevertheless also him was afected by the crisis and the company Kiton based in Naples helped him to save the Carlo Barbera trade mark from the closure.
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  • A view of the Barbera Factory. Luciano Barbera is an industrial that defends the "Made in Italy". His family own the Carlo and Luciano Barbera company. He is one of the best and renowned producer of quality textile. Nevertheless also him was afected by the crisis and the company Kiton based in Naples helped him to save the Carlo Barbera trade mark from the closure.
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  • Gianluca Belli from CGIL (labour union) is defending the rights of the textile workers. He claims that the textile production is going out from the crisis. Even do around 700 manufacturing companies closed in the last 9 years and more than 12000 people are unemployed in a territory that count 85 thousands persons with a working age.
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  • Maurizio Bertoglio own one of the last carder spinning in Biella. After several years of crisis he is working again, the reason is a combination of factors: there is much less competition since a lot of factories closed, he alway changed and upgrated his machines to be competitive and he is always searching for new and different clients, in fact he is contributing to the work done by the "Biella the Wool Company".
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  • The Fratelli Piacenza Factory is worldwide famous for the fine cashemire produts. Mr Foglia was the man that pointed to the excellence of the quality and he drove the company out from the crisis.
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  • The Fratelli Piacenza Factory is worldwide famous for the fine cashemire produts. Mr Foglia was the man that pointed to the excellence of the quality and he drove the company out from the crisis.
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  • Mr Monteleone, owner of the Monteleone Group, shows a shed full of textile machines.  The Monteleone Group bought textile machines from factories that closed. the machines are upgraded and are sold again to indian and chinese costumers because there is not enougth Italian costumers. Monteleone owns several sheds of textile machines that are waiting for a potential costumers.Monteleone, who started this job in 1946, claims that the textile industry is finished and that Biella should find an other source of income.
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  • Mr Monteleone, owner of the Monteleone Group, walking across a shed full of textile machines. The Monteleone Group buy textile machines from the factory that are cloosing, upgrade the machines and re-sell tem to indian and chinese custumers since there is always less italian custumers. Monteleone own several shed full of textile machines that are waiting for a potential custumers.Monteleone, who started this job in the 1946, claims that the textile industry is finished and that Biella should find an other source of income.
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  • A closed textile factory for sell. After the clossing a lot of buiding and docks are for sell. Even do, because the size, the price and the absence of an other industry the structures remain empty and unsold.
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  • A restaurant that end its activity. After the closure of the factories, Coggiola became a ghost village and a lot of shop and buisness activities started to close.
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  • A view of dismissed factory in Biella, Italy. The textile companies in the discrict of Biella decrease from 1127 in 2001 to 729 in 2010 and the worker related to the textile were 22127 in 2001 while in 2010 were 13000.
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  • A closed factory on the road that connect Biella to Coggiola.
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  • In a closed factory has been opened an outlet that sells products from bankruptcy sale. With all the factories that closed in the Biella's district several outlet that sell clothes at low cost opened.
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  • In a closed factory has been opened an outlet that sells products from bankruptcy sale. With all the factories that closed in the Biella's district several outlet that sell clothes at low cost opened.
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  • The Hotel Italia in Coggiola is for sell. After the closure of the factories, Coggiola became a ghost village and a lot of shop and buisness activities started to close.
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  • The supermarket "Conad" of Trivero has been created using the building of a dismissed textile factory.
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  • A still open factory with a sign says the change is unavoidable.
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  • A closed textile factory for sell. After the clossing a lot of buiding and docks are for sell. Even do, because the size, the price and the absence of an other industry the structures remain empty and unsold.
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  • A view of an abandoned textile factory
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  • The building of the Bozzalla e Lesna. The factory owned by the Inghirami group closed at the end of the 2010 leaving at home 65 workers. Before 1998 the worker of the factory was around 250, then after 1998, when the Inghirami Group aquired the  factory the workers were reduced to 125.
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  • Workers of the Bozzala e Lesna iin layoff. Soon the layoff period will end meanwhile the factory is closing forever. The possibility to fins an other job in the textile field are not good plus more old are the workers more difficult will be to find a job.
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  • Workers in a shed of the Monteleone Group. The Monteleone Group buy textile machines from the factory that are cloosing, upgrade the machines and re-sell tem to indian and chinese custumers since there is always less italian custumers. Monteleone own several shed full of textile machines that are waiting for a potential custumers.Monteleone, who started this job in the 1946, claims that the textile industry is finished and that Biella should find an other source of income.
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  • Ones of the bigger factory based in Coggiola, today closed.
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  • The empty entrance of the Bozzalla e Lesna. The factory owned by the Inghirami group closed at the end of the 2010 leaving at home 65 workers. Before 1998 the worker of the factory was around 250, then after 1998, when the Inghirami Group aquired the  factory the workers were reduced to 125.
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  • A closed textile factory for sell. After the clossing a lot of buiding and docks are for sell. Even do, because the size, the price and the absence of an other industry the structures remain empty and unsold.
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  • The interiors of an abandoned textile factory.
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  • The interiors of an abandoned textile factory.
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  • It was 17 years that Gallo Calogero was working at the Pettinatura di Verrone, then in 2010  he strated to receive the layoff. In 2008 he belived there wasn't problems with the job and he bought an house. Now without the job he doesn't know how to pay the mortgage. The factory managers declared that they will mantaine the finest productions in Biella but they are also moving several productions in China and Egypt.
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  • Workers of the Bozzala e Lesna iin layoff. Soon the layoff period will end meanwhile the factory is closing forever. The possibility to fins an other job in the textile field are not good plus more old are the workers more difficult will be to find a job.
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  • Nigel Thompson create the "Biella the Wool Company", a consortium that use the wool of the ship present in the territory, create textile thanks to the factories based in Biella and finally with the contribute of local craft create produts to be sold on-line. The gain is then dinstributed between the people that contribut for the creation of the products. Each product has a traceability certificate.
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  • The empty entrance of the Bozzalla e Lesna. The factory owned by the Inghirami group closed at the end of the 2010 leaving at home 65 workers. Before 1998 the worker of the factory was around 250, then after 1998, when the Inghirami Group aquired the  factory the workers were reduced to 125.
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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 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 - 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 group of immigrants waiting for the gate opening of the Municipal soup kitchen. In 2010, according to official figures, about 133 000 migrants were apprehended illegally crossing into Greece (by land and sea). The number fell in 2011 (81 000 apprehensions in the first ten months). Since 2010, most apprehensions have occurred at the land border with Turkey. (source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - OECD). 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 - 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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  • 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 - 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 - 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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  • Greece, Athens - Demonstrators during a general strike (Sept. 26th, 2012) against the governmental economic policy. 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 - 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 - 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 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 group of men tries to pull down a fence protecting a street 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 - 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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  • 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 – 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 - 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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  • 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 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 - An old lady begging. The Hellenic Statistical Authority in 2012 reported the risk of poverty for people aged 65 year and over was 21.3%. 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 - 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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  • 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 - A protester is dragged and arrested 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 - 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 man watching the demonstration passing in the street. 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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  • 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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  • Greece, Athens - The owner of a shop in Stadiou Avenue, one of the capital’s main street. He put everything on sale: 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 – 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 – 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 - Graffiti portraying a protester with a gas mask. 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 - 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 - A group of people waiting for food delivery at the gates of KYADA, Municipal Center, an organization helping the needy and homeless in Athens. Approximately 1500 meals are distributed daily. According to KYADA, this number falls far short of needs. 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 - 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 - View over 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 homeless in the centre of Athens. The NGO  “O Politis/The Citizen” reported in 2012 that the number of homeless only in Athens reached 15,000 people. Among those were people who lost their jobs and were forced to live either at friends’ or relatives’ homes or on the streets. 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 covered in smoke 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 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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  • 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 - Spaneli, 31 years old prostitute. Mother of a two years old, Spaneli said that prostitution was the only way she could find to feed her daughter after losing her job and all the help from the state.Recently, dozens of prostitutes were arrested and forced to take HIV tests. Police released photographs of women who had tested positive. 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 - 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 - 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 - A man wearing a gas 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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  • 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 - 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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  • 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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  • 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 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 - 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 – 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 - 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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  • 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 - An old building in the centre of Athens where there once used to be a disco. 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 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 - Metaxourgeio, a neighbourhood with a high density of foreign population. In the background, a building left half in construction and never finished. 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 Syntagma square, 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 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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