This year's mid-December holiday weekend for retail turnover in central Athens was down by nearly 60 percent, compared to the same weekend in 2016, according to the Athens Chamber of Commerce.Less disposable income by consumers was one reason given, even though various protests by groups opposed to Sunday opening hours also kept shoppers at bay on Dec. 17.According to data of a relevant chamber survey, the crowds that flocked to the city's center and the holiday atmosphere failed to materialize at the cash till.Read more here.RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations , Greek travel market, Greek tourism statistics, Greek tourism reportPhoto Source: Wikimedia Commons Copyright: francois  License: CC-BY-SASource: naftemporiki.gr