PM seeks to end chaotic marches

The government is reportedly seeking to put an end to the disruptions caused to millions of residents by constant marches and rallies - usually by small groups - in downtown Athens.

An upsurge in the practice - which essentially holds the Greek capital hostage to the detriment not just of traffic flow but of business and tourism - has reportedly irked Prime Minister Kyriakos in particular, who, according to close associates, has regularly decried an "unacceptable situation in which a few hundred people torment an entire city."

According to reports, the government is examining various methods to deal with the issue. These include allowing the use of one lane of traffic for small marches, so that major roads are not closed off entirely as has been the case for years.
The use of pavements will be allowed for even smaller marches so that traffic is not disrupted.