October 17, 2012

Corruption Goes Unchecked in Greece

Julia Amalia Heyer, Der Spiegel

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While Athens waits for more aid from the European Union, the country continues to be administered in the same old careless manner. Corrupt politicians and the rich continue to help themselves to Greece's funds, and little is being done about it.

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