The Greek island of Agios Efstratios is so remote, so forgotten by the banks, the government and most of the modern world that there isn’t a single ATM or credit-card machine on the island. Before the economic crisis in Greece, residents of this tranquil island in the northern Aegean managed quite well. They did their banking at the post office and the few dozen rooms to rent were fully booked every summer with people who had heard – by word of mouth – of its spectacular empty beaches, clear seas and fresh seafood.
What event dramatically reduced the quality of life for residents in Agios Efstratios?
The financial crisis that occurred in the country A storm in the northern Aegean sea that devastated the island The removal of ATM machines from the island The installment of a new government