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Greece’s trains and taxis on strike
Getting around Greece on Tuesday was no easy feat, with train and taxi drivers both on strike. All train routes were suspended over 24-hours, with train drivers demonstrating against being …
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Crete blanketed in dust from Africa’s Sahara
Locals and visitors to the island of Crete woke up to a surreal scene on Sunday morning. The island has been covered with clouds of dust, which made its way …
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Spouses granted permission to submit separate tax declaration in Greece
Married couples in Greece will now have the option to submit their tax declarations separately and receive separate tax clearance documents, following a ruling by the country’s Council of State …
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Appeal for release of two Greek soldiers rejected by Turkish judge
Two Greek soldiers who accidentally crossed the Greek-Turkish border on Thursday have had their appeal to be released from custody denied by a Turkish judge. The soldiers have been kept …
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New textbooks said to ‘endanger faith’ in Orthodox Christianity spark protest in Athens
The release of new religious instruction textbooks in Greece has sparked outrage, with certain sectors of the community claiming the content endangers faith in Orthodox Christianity. In response, some 2,000 …
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Greek ministerial couple resigns over €1,000 monthly housing allowance outcry
Rania Antonopoulou and Dimitris Papadimitriou received subsidy of €23,000 for their rental home in Athens, despite being the wealthiest members of the Tsipras cabinet.
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Living conditions in Athens grim
A survey has revealed the challenges faced by those living in the Greek capital, with one in five people earning less than €500 per month.
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Greek cabinet member resigns over €1,000 monthly housing allowance outcry
Rania Antonopoulou, alternate minister to combat unemployment, and one of the wealthiest members of the Tsipras administration, received a subsidy of €23,000.
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Golden Dawn attacks anarchist centre in Piraeus suburb
Five people injured, among them a lawyer for the Fyssas family at the Golden Dawn trial
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Next stop for Tesla, Greece
The automaker is set to establish a small research and development office in Athens to develop new electric motor technologies, and tap into the country’s talent.