I was born in a neighbourhood of Athens that separates Kolonaki, an area frequented by politicians and celebrities, from Exarchia, a district favoured by rebels, intellectuals and artists. The location probably helped turn me into a journalist: caught between sides, seeking answers. I returned to the Greek capital as a Reuters correspondent in 2007, on the eve of a decade-long debt crisis. I covered riots, anti-austerity protests, bailout negotiations and repeated elections. The country's struggle for change marked that period and contributed to an Athens' makeover. People enjoy the sunset and a city view with the Parthenon temple on the Acropolis hill, from atop Lycabettus Hill. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis In the heart of the city, shops that shut during the debt crisis are now...
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