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Monday, June 29, 2015

Tourists in cash-strapped Athens grab a fistful of euros just in case

Most visitors have come prepared for the worst, and many are worried more for their Greek hosts than about their own access to money On Adrianou Street (“Hellas Shopping Paradise”, claims the banner stretching overhead) in the historic Plaka quarter in Athens, the gift shops and the tavernas were doing brisk trade on Monday, but the currency exchange bureau not so much.“It’s been a quiet day,” said Tatiana from behind the counter. “Lots of queries, people asking about euros, but not not many actual buyers. We did put our rates up this morning, though … Clearly no one’s desperate quite yet.” Continue reading...


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