The Greek I Won't Pay movement targets road tolls - Video of latest action

Despite the fact that Greece's economy has been shrinking for nearly six years, unemployment is at record levels and disposable income is dropping, the local and international corporations that control much of the nation's motorway network have repeatedly raise the cost of using these roads.

In an attempt to reverse this groups of Greek activists, part of the Den Plirono movement have resumed their protests at road tolls across the country, encouraging motorists to pass through without paying. This is a risky venture as many have been arrested and several are now facing civil and criminal court cases.

Those charged are facing the possibility of having to pay 500,000 euros each in damages and terms in prison for previous actions.

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"Activists and campaigners are increasingly turning to digital technology and social media platforms to get their messages across. A new documentary called "10 Tactics for Turning Information into Action" provides a handbook in how best to disseminate their ideas. But, as Colin Grant reports, the film makers are also keen to stress the fact that these new digital tools present opportunities but also, sometimes, hidden dangers."

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Κατάληψη του Παύλου Μελά - θεσσαλονίκη

Κατάληψη του Παύλου Μελά - θεσσαλονίκη, originally uploaded by Teacher Dude's BBQ.

I was there when after a meeting people decided to tear down the fence surrounding the Pavlou Mela army camp in Thessaloniki, partly to stop one of the city's last remaining open areas being turned into a concrete tomb, partly to forstall any effort by the government in Athens to turn it into an internment camp for immigrants.