Rising crime is big concern for Greece voters
Rising crime across Greece has made security a big issue in next week’s tightly contested parliamentary election. Greeks have seen the rate of crime, from petty theft to guerrilla attacks, shoot up since the huge security operation mounted in the Athens 2004 Olympics. Polls show safety and security are major concerns for Greek voters in the run-up to the Sept. 16 poll, seen as crucial for the reforms Greece needs to catch up with its euro zone partners. Full Story