Public services, stores and businesses were closed on the islands of Chios and Samos on Wednesday as residents protested against the imminent abolition of a lower VAT regime that exists for the Greek islands.
In Chios, residents organized a rally on Vounaki square and in Samos on Pythagoras square. Speakers at the rallies noted the high cost of living which will increase further if VAT is raised, as well as the high transport cost for products and people which islanders have to pay.
During the rally in Chios island, protesters marched towards the offices of SYRIZA MP Andreas Mihalidis and ND MP Noti Mitarachi.
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