Athens cafes buzz with political talk
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Athens cafes buzz with political talk

Updated 1510 GMT (2310 HKT) June 17, 2012
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Kiki Sarakinou says the situation in Greece is very sad, and very bad. She sits in Kolanaki, one of Athens most affluent areas, where business has dropped by half in the last year. Courtesy Giorgos Moutafis
Greek women in Kolanaki Square. The country is facing its second election in weeks after the first, held on May 6, was inconclusive. Talks to try to establish a coalition later failed. Courtesy Giorgos Moutafis
Dimitri Konstantopoulos, manager of Cafe Peros in the Athens area of Kolonaki, says business is down by more than half since the crisis hit. Courtesy of Giorgos Moutafis
Young Greek people walk through Psiri, an area regarded as one of Athens most vibrant art and cultural centers. However, business has dropped by 60%, and crime has increased, local workers say. Courtesy Giorgos Moutafis
A restaurant worker clears tables in Psiri, a historic area of Athens. Courtesy Giorgos Moutafis
Mario Makris, a restaurant worker in the Psiri area of Athens, says business has dropped more than 60%. Courtesy of Giorgos Moutafis
Restaurant owner Paul Papageorgiou blames immigrants for Greece's problems -- he plans to vote for extreme right-wing party Golden Dawn in Sunday's elections. Courtesy Giorgos Moutafis