Greeks fight back against corruption

BBC: Ordinary Greeks are finding ways of fighting back against endemic levels of corruption in their country, with a number of websites now allowing people to report cases of bribery.

[Kristina Tremonti]: “We sort of picked up the cue that they were expecting a bribe, so as soon as my mother reached into her purse and gave them the amount – which I believe now was 300 euros (£240; $395) – he was submitted to the operating room within an hour.” …

Inspired by similar websites in India and Kenya, Kristina set up edosafakelaki (meaning “I paid a bribe”) which allows people to report anonymously on cases of bribe-giving or taking, or indeed cases where bribes were refused… (more)

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