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Fancy a departure from the election? Hugh Sykes is in Greece.

There's a huge budget deficit in Greece too, where Hugh reported for Broadcasting House on Sunday, and where he found a rather uncomfortable atmosphere as government austerity measures kick in...

"Ah, beautiful Athens:

But on Easter Sunday, the only view of the Acropolis was from a distance:

Frustrated tourists waiting for the usual 8.30 am opening time. But look:

Oh well, the back streets on the way down are lovely:

But not so lovely just round the corner:

Graffiti at almost every turn, and abandoned, once-elegant homes:

And smart developments alongside dereliction:

This is Michael Bodouroglou:

He's CEO (and founder) of Paragon Shipping. The screen shows where his ships are in the world:

Mr. Bodouroglu believes Greek politicians have 'failed big-time'. He blames excessive public sector expenditure, and corruption and tax evasion. Austerity measures have been announced - increased taxation, pay cuts for public servants, and....ownership of fancy cars, villas, swimming pools and yachts will be taken as evidence of the income that paid for them:

And here's another neat way to raise income:

But finally, Kalo Paska/Happy Easter!:"

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