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Germany wants to force debt cuts in EU spending rules
Economic powerhouse Germany wants EU members to be given binding targets to slash their debts under new spending rules being prepared by Brussels, a document seen by AFP on Thursday …
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Greek seismologist probed over April Fool’s volcano joke
One of Greece’s top seismologists is under investigation over an April Fool’s joke warning that a huge “funnel” could open up under the popular tourist destination Santorini island. Akis Tselentis, …
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Spain backs Cyprus push for EU-led role to revive talks
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed Tuesday during a visit to Cyprus to back its new president’s bid for a greater EU role in efforts to revive long-stalled peace talks. …
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Greek PM wants EU aid for steel fence extension along Turkey border
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on the European Union to “seriously consider” providing financial aid to help extend an anti-migrant steel fence along the border with Turkey. “I think …
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Greek police arrest dozens in major migrant smuggling case
Police in Greece on Friday said they had arrested more than 40 people allegedly involved in a network that had smuggled over 2,300 migrants in and out of the country. …
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Greece extends residency rights for migrant children
Greece on Wednesday approved a law extending the duration of residence permits for migrant children born and raised in the country. Second-generation migrants born in Greece are now entitled to …
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Iranian embassy denies anti-Semitic attack plot in Greece
Iran’s embassy in Greece on Wednesday denied any connection to an alleged plot for anti-Semitic attacks in Athens using Pakistanis of Iranian origin. “The embassy of the Republic of Iran …
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Greek train tragedy suspect freed on bail: lawyer
A Greek rail official charged over the country’s worst train disaster, which left 57 dead last month, was released on bail on Monday, his lawyer said. The man, a stationmaster …
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Sakkari crashes out of Miami Open
In a surprise upset, Canadian Bianca Andreescu, the former U.S. Open winner now ranked 31st, overcame seventh seed Maria Sakkari of Greece 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, in a gruelling three-hour, three-minute …
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Greece vows to halt illegal construction in Mykonos
Greece’s environment minister on Tuesday vowed to halt illegal construction on the popular tourist island of Mykonos days after a local archaeologist was beaten in an apparent building dispute. “The …