Greece speeds up electronic auctions of foreclosed properties

Protesters demonstrate against auctions of foreclosed properties outside a notary's office in Athens, Greece, on Feb. 21, 2018. Greek authorities will speed up the auctions of foreclosed properties which are conducted only electronically as of Wednesday, according to the new law voted in parliament last month. Over 1,700 auctions had been scheduled until Wednesday to take place in coming weeks via a special electronic platform set up in cooperation with the associations of notaries across Greece. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)