High in Athens

Published on 8 September 2011 at 15:38

Greece is to decriminalise soft drugs.

On the joint: "European Rescue Plan".

Man: That feels better.

On the card - "I'm hungry."

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The Greek government has proposed legislation to decriminalize the consumption and possession of "small amounts" of all drugs, both hard and soft. Selling drugs, however, remains prohibited.

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