The Greek Public Power Corporation (DEI) has lost its battle with the government over its role as tax collector. On Monday it will begin to disconnect the power of 20,000 households which failed to pay the emergency property tax.
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The Greek finance ministry is planning to offer a reduced rate of VAT for consumers who pay with plastic. This will allow the banks to act as tax collectors.
A wave of strikes that will bring Greece to a near stand still is underway. The 48 hour general strike planned for Wednesday and Thursday has been preceeded with a strike that began Monday which will prevent any ships or ferries from sailing.
