The Big Fat Greek Gravy Train: A Special Investigation Into The EU-Funded Culture Of Greed, Tax Evasion And Scandalous Waste -- The Daily Mail

The Big Fat Greek Gravy Train: A Special Investigation Into The EU-Funded Culture Of Greed, Tax Evasion And Scandalous Waste -- The Daily Mail

Even on a stiflingly hot summer's day, the Athens underground is a pleasure. It is air-conditioned, with plasma screens to entertain passengers relaxing in cool, cavernous departure halls - and the trains even run on time.

There is another bonus for users of this state-of-the-art rapid transport system: it is, in effect, free for the five million people of the Greek capital.

With no barriers to prevent free entry or exit to this impressive tube network, the good citizens of Athens are instead asked to 'validate' their tickets at honesty machines before boarding. Few bother.

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