Greece
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Technical talks on budget to start in Athens
Creditors say they need “more information and more discussions” before they can form an opinion of Greek finances and proposed economic reforms.
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Greece charged over detention conditions
The Greek state has been ordered to pay more than 82,000 euro in compensation to five men who claim they were mistreated in detention.
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Priests remain as public servants
State will keep on paying their salaries, Greek government says.
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Shipping tycoon hires Amal on Greece’s behalf
The magnate, who operates in both Athens and London, wishes to preserve his anonymity.
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Germany brushes off Greek calls for WWII reparations
Germany says Greece should “concentrate on current issues”.
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Cyprus seeks distance from Greek euro drama
Cyprus wants to reverse a perception that the two countries are inextricably linked, worried that it could be dragged down with Greece
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Merciless Struggle: Alexandra Symeonidou’s personal torture
Greek author Alexandra Symeonidou’s second book details her life after her escape from Saudi Arabia
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Fewer university places in next academic year
There will be 1,500 fewer places at Greek universities as the country tackles overcrowding in higher education.
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State of emergency declared in Serres due to floods
Damage has spread to irrigation and draining systems, rural roads and bridges.
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PM says will pursue German war reparations
While saying Greece should show sensitivity with the matter, prime minister Alexis Tsipras believes the government should seek war reparations from Germany.