The port of Thessaloniki is one of the busiest in southeast Europe, with huge amounts of shipments being transported daily from all over Europe, Asia and the middle east. In order for the port to be fully operational, transportation to nearby capitals is paramount.

Following a poll conducted by Public Issue for “Efimerida ton Syntakton” newspaper on Wednesday, that indicated that support for SYRIZA runs to 31.5 percent, compared to 28 percent for New Democracy, a second survey by Pulse for To Pontiki weekly also places SYRIZA party in first place.

The Council of Europe’s commissioner for Human Rights and Amnesty International call on Greek authorities to put an end to the illegal practice of collective expulsions.