New 5-euro banknotes no good for transport tickets

They may have the image of Greek goddess Europa on them but for the next few weeks commuters in Athens will feel the frustration of mere mortals if they try to use new 5-euro banknotes to buy transport tickets as the software in machines has not been updated to accept the fresh tender.Transport Ministry general secretary Nikos Stathopoulos said the companies that have installed the ticket ...

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