Following a day full of tension and clashes with police, 10,000 Greek farmers are holding a rally in central Athens.

The preliminary data of the Greek Statistical Office for the fourth quarter of 2015 show recession of 0.7%. The International Monetary Fund Director for Europe wants new measures amounting to 9 billion euros by 2018 as well as pension cuts.

Years ago, a similar poll would have provoked a greater demonstration of patriotism. Now? It seems that people have retired into their own shells, fighting for personal survival!

Crete farmers were the first that arrived early this morning, by ferries from the island to the port of Piraeus.