„Dacă nu aveți 10 euro de benzină, luați autobuzul”. Îndemnul unui politician pentru oamenii loviți de scumpirea carburanților a stârnit scandal

A Greek politician's advice to take the bus if one cannot afford fuel sparked outrage amid rising fuel prices. Spiros Koulkoudinas praised Greece's economic resilience but faced backlash for suggesting public transport as a solution. Opposition parties criticized his remarks as insensitive, equating them to a modern twist on the phrase about eating cake instead of bread. Koulkoudinas defended himself, claiming his comments were misinterpreted and emphasized government plans to support consumers. Despite government subsidies, fuel prices remain a significant burden for many Greeks, who spend a large portion of their income on gasoline. Protests have erupted over the rising cost of living, highlighting the disconnect between economic indicators and citizens' experiences.