Main content

Pension Protests as Greece Re-Enters Recession

Clashes have broken out in the Greek capital Athens, where farmers from across the country are gathering for a mass protest against new tax increases and pension reforms.

Clashes have broken out in the Greek capital Athens, where farmers from across the country are gathering for a mass protest against new tax increases and pension reforms.

As the Uk's Independent newspaper announces that it will cease its print editions from March, moving to digital-only, we ask if the industry is 'dead on its feet'.

Small towns in the US are taking more action to harness the power of their local economy, after feeling failed on a federal level. Kai Ryssdal from US programme Marketplace tells the 大象传媒 about his tour across these towns, and how they're claiming back power.

Some business owners in Uganda say they fear they'll be targeted by violent gangs ahead of the general election next week. Ugandans head to the polls on the 18th of February to cast their ballots in the presidential, parliamentary and local government polls.

And finally, with Valentine's Day creeping closer, we take a look at the dating apps which hope to cash in.

All this with guest Sean Turnell, economist at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.

(Image: Greece protests. Credit: Getty Images)

Available now

50 minutes

Last on

Sat 13 Feb 2016 01:06GMT

Broadcast

  • Sat 13 Feb 2016 01:06GMT

Podcast