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A woman stands in front of her small apartment in old Havana, 2014

A woman stands in front of her small apartment in old Havana.Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear a sellout of their country to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

People sitting in front of a district office in Old Havana

Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear a sellout of their country to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Man standing in front of his small apartment in old Havana, 2014

Man stands in front of his small apartment in old HavanaCuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Man walks through old Havana, 2014

Man walks through old HavanaCuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Young people pass the time in a backyard in Havana, 2014

Young people spend their time in a backyard in Havana.Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear a sellout of their country to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Youngsters play football in Havana, 2014

Young people play football in Havana Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear a sellout of their country to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Malecon Waterfront Havana

Malecon waterfront in HavanaCuba is at the crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Power lines on the waterfront Malecon, Havana, 2014

Power lines on the Malecon waterfront in HavanaCuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Holguin Airport

Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Evenings on the beach of Baracoa

Babende on the beach of BaracoaCuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear a sellout of their country to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Baracoa Baseball Stadium, Cuba, 2014

Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Quote from Fidel on house wall, Baracoa, 2014

Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Socialismo, Santa Clara, 2014

Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Boy on a bridge outside of Baracoa, 2014

Boy on a bridge outside BaracoaCuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Diploma, Santiago de Cuba

Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Faded political mural in Santa Clara, 2014

Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Anglers on the promenade of Baracoa, 2014

Che Guevara wall painting in Baracoa, 2014

Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Baracoa, 2014

Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Shore promenade in Baracoa, 2014

Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Espresso Bar Santiago De Cuba

Espresso bar Santiago De Cuba. Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Queuing is part of everyday life in Cuba.

Queuing is part of everyday life in Cuba.HIer in Santiago de CubaCuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Employee, Santiago De Cuba

Living room, Santiago de Cuba

Living room, Santiago de CubaCuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear a sellout of their country to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Young people pass the time playing football in the backyard

Young people pass the time playing football in the backyardCuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear a sellout of their country to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Malceon waterfront Havana, 2014

Malceon waterfront Havana, 2014Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Mother and child in front of a dilapidated building in the old city of Havana, 2014

Mother and child in front of a dilapidated building in the old town of Havana.Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear a sellout of their country to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Get woman in small inn in Santa Clara, 2014

Get woman in small inn in Santa ClaraCuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear a sellout of their country to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Living room of a medical family in Santiago de Cuba

Living room of a medical family in Santiago de CubaCuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Hananna old town, decaying buildings.

A building in the old town of Havana ( Old Havana ). Most of the buildings show the deprivations of the past decades. For some years now Cubans have been able to buy buildings. The state hopes that the new owners will invest in the renovation, Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear a sellout of their country to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Malecon, Havana, 2014

A boy rides his bicycle along the Malecon. The Havana waterfront promenade clearly shows the deprivations of the last decades. But she has not lost her charm and Cuba is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Kid Chocolate Box Gym, Havana, 2014

A boxer trains at the time-honoured Kid Chocolate Box Gym in the heart of Havana. The facility is named after Kid Chocolate (Eligio Sardinias Montalvo). Cuba, the first Cuban professional boxing world champion and Cuban idol, is at a crossroads. People hope for economic and political change from the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. However, many people are sceptical about the future. Already today, the scissors are coming apart ever more quickly. Many people fear that their country will be sold out to foreign investors. This report looks at the people in Cuba who are in doubt and who look with great concern at the impending change. [automated translation]

Closed bank branch near the University of Athens, April 2012

Closed bank branch near the University of Athens, April 2012, Athens.

Syntagma Square

Syntagma Square, the scene of many political altercations, April 2012.

Since 2011 many new taxes and charges were raised

Since 2011 many new taxes and charges were raised that bothers especially small shopkeepers. There is barely enough left. May 2012

12 hour shifts and 6-day working weeks are no exception. It's hard to get a good job and t

12 hour shifts and 6-day working weeks are no exception. It's hard to get a good job and therefore is particularly important to keep it. April 2012, Athens

Scene in a train in Athens in April 2012. There is a lot of pressure on the people

Scene in a train in Athens in April 2012. There is a lot of pressure on the people.

Concert to support education

An orchestra plays a benefit concert for better public education in El Retiro, Madrid's largest park.

An excessive national debt and a youth unemployment rate of 50 percent make the future look uncertain for many

An excessive national debt and a youth unemployment rate of 50 percent make the future look uncertain for many young Spaniards.

All signs point to say goodbye

Many young Spaniard think of leaving Spain, since the local labor market does not provide enough job opportunities.

Demonstration on Puerta del Sol

Protesters gather at Puerta del Sol for a rally during the Week against Debt in order to promote a public audit of the Spanish government debt.

Protest for the real economy

A group of activists protest drumming for public banks and for the protection of real economy.

Showing solidarity with buttons

Solidarity buttons or pins are equally popular among the young and elder Spaniards. These buttons are available on all aspects of the crisis.

A young activist sells homemade solidarity buttons

A young activist sells homemade solidarity buttons. The amount of payment is up to the customer. The colored buttons cover political, social and cultural aspects.

Spaniards protest on Global Noise Day

Thousands of Spaniards protest on Global Noise Day against austerity measures and bank bailouts. The sign reads: Crisis? No, Robbery.

Demonstrators take off their clothes at a protest

Demonstrators take off their clothes during a protest on the Global Day of Noise at the City Hall, to protest against social cuts and bank bailouts.

Political puppet show

A theater company performs a political puppet show where the puppets look like Spanish politicians.

The police closed the Casablanca Cultural Centre in the Lavapies district. The center was set up in an occupied house

The police closed the Casablanca Cultural Centre in the Lavapies district. The center was set up in an occupied house. For two years, Casablanca was a meeting place for politically, socially, culturally or artistically engaged groups.

Twitter, among other social media, plays an important role in the coordination of actions and sharing of informa

Twitter, among other social media, plays an important role in the coordination of actions and sharing of information.

Activists of the Platform Stop Desahucios

Activists of the Platform Stop Desahucios (stop forced evictions) have succeeded in stopping the imminent eviction of a mother and her two children by the Bankia bank (formerly Caja Madrid).

An orchestra plays a benefit concert for better public education in El Retiro, Madrid's largest park

An orchestra plays a benefit concert for better public education in El Retiro, Madrid's largest park.

A performance artist packs her costume

A performance artist packs her costume after a demonstration in Madrid.

Even children take part in the protests

Even children take part in protests. Making noise with pots and pans to express anger is an essential part of the peaceful protest culture in Spain.

An activist looks at a graffiti stencil

An activist inspects a graffiti stencil. Political graffiti is widespread throughout the city.

Policemen guard the Casino of Madrid

Policemen guard the Casino of Madrid, a meeting place of the wealthy upper class, and ensure the entrance of guests. Demonstrators protest in front of the casino against the growing social inequality in Spain.

A guest of the Casino of Madrid

A guest of the Casino of Madrid, a meeting place of the wealthy upper class, encounters protesters in front of the entrance of the casino. The social inequality has greatly increased in Spain during the crisis.

Demonstrators take off their clothes

Demonstrators take off their clothes to protest against social cuts and bank bailouts.

An excessive national debt and high unemployment make the future look uncertain for many people

An excessive national debt and high unemployment make the future look uncertain for many people.

The police closed the Casablanca Cultural Centre in the Lavapies district. The center was set up in an

Even children take part in the protests

Even children take part in protests. Making noise with pots and pans to express anger is an essential part of the peaceful protest culture in Spain.

Policemen guard the Casino of Madrid

Not ammused

Demonstrators protest in front of the Casino of Madrid

Demonstrators protest in front of the Casino of Madrid, a meeting place of the wealthy upper class. The social inequality has greatly increased in Spain during the crisis.

Demonstrators take off their clothes

Demonstrators take off their clothes to protest against social cuts and bank bailouts.

Demonstrators on Global Noise Day in Madrid

Demonstrators take off their clothes during a demonstration on the Global Day of Noise at the City Hall, to protest against social cuts and bank bailouts.

Demonstrators protest in front of the Casino of Madrid

Demonstrators protest in front of the Casino of Madrid, a meeting place of the wealthy upper class. The social inequality has greatly increased in Spain during the crisis.

An activist of the Public Debt Audit Platform

An activist of the Public Debt Audit Platform (Plataforma de la Auditoria Ciudadana Deuda) distributing information leaflets. The platform is committed to a public audit of the Spanish national debt, according to the Irish model.

Citizens discuss current issues during an Asamblea

Citizens discuss current political, social and economic issues during an Asamblea. Asambleas are basically public, anyone can get involved, decisions are made by consensus.

An activi

Citizens discuss current political issues during an Asamblea

Citizens discuss current political, social and economic issues during an Asamblea. Asambleas are basically public, anyone can get involved, decisions are made by consensus.

An activist looks at a graffiti stencil

An activist inspects a graffiti stencil. Political graffiti is widespread throughout the city.

Students demonstrate on the Puerta del Sol

Students demonstrate on the Puerta del Sol, the central square in Madrid. With a youth unemployment above 50pc, the future prospects for young people are worse than ever.

Students demonstrate on the Puerta del Sol

Students demonstrate on the Puerta del Sol, the central square in Madrid. With a youth unemployment above 50pc, the future prospects for young people are worse than ever.

Twitter, among other social media, plays an important role in the coordination of actions and sharing of informa

Twitter, among other social media, plays an important role in the coordination of actions and sharing of information.

Activists of the Platform Stop

Activists of the Platform Stop Desahucios (stop forced evictions) have succeeded in stopping the imminent eviction of a mother and her two children by the Bankia bank (formerly Caja Madrid).

Activists of the Platform Stop Desahucios (Stop Evictions) protesting in front of Bank Caja Madrid Bankia again

Activists of the Platform Stop Desahucios (Stop Evictions) protesting in front of Bank Caja Madrid Bankia against forced evictions. The Bankia bank is at the center of Spain's banking crisis.

Activists of the Platform Stop Desahucios

Activists of the Platform Stop Desahucios (Stop Evictions) protesting in front of Bank Caja Madrid Bankia against forced evictions. The Bankia bank is at the center of Spain's banking crisis.

Workshop

Activists make creative protest banners for the upcoming demonstrations in a workshop at the Patio Maravillas Cultural Center.

Activists make creative protest banners for the upcoming demonstrations in a workshop at the Patio Maravillas C

Activists make creative protest banners for the upcoming demonstrations in a workshop at the Patio Maravillas Cultural Center.

Elderly poverty is increasing

An elderly man breaks out in tears in the train after he asked fellow passengers for money.

Burden on the shoulders

There is a heaviness over the town, as if people would constantly carry a burden. People seem exhausted.

Memorial site on Syntagma Square

Since the crisis began, the number of suicides have greatly increased all over Greece. More and more often people choose public places to take their lives. This is a memorial to a man who took his own life on Syntagma Square in the heart of Athens.

Memorial site on Syntagma Square

Refugees in Athens

As a EU border country Greece is the first place to go for many refugees. In times of crisis very little is left for the immigrants - money, food, but even understanding.

Political graffiti

Political graffiti can be seen throughout the city. Many Greeks feel betrayed by the elite and distrust them and the international institutions.

Pressure on workers is growing

Six-day working week and eleven-hour shifts belong to the everyday work for many people. It is very hard to find a good job - and therefore it is even more essential to keep it.

Shopkeeper in Athens

The recently imposed taxes and fees make it hard, especially to small shop owners, to make ends meet.

Drug addict man near Omonia in the heart of Athens

Entire districts fall into ruin in the center of Athens as a consequence of years of crisis. Steadily increasing drug addiction and prostitution.

When the pension is no longer enough to live

The massive pension cuts bring many elderly people in big financial distress. They can no longer pay for housing and food.

Decline of the center of Athens

Entire districts fall into ruin in the center of Athens as a consequence of years of crisis. Steadily increasing drug addiction and prostitution.

Collector in Athens

Many people collect rubbish to earn some additional money.

Street near Monastiraki

The five-year-long recession has left its mark. Shops must close, houses are run-down.

A homeless man at Syntagma Square in Athens

Poverty has increased noticeably in Athens. Beggars and homeless people are everywhere.

Greece's lost generation

The continuing crisis and increasing poverty makes many young Athenians hopeless - they are facing the decay of their country helpless.

Greece's lost generation

The persistent hopelessness makes especially young Athenians angry - they are facing the decay of their country helpless.

Closed bank branch in Athens

A woman walks past a closed branch of Eurobank - symbolic illustration of the situation of the whole country.

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