Greece
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Papandreou launches new party
The former PASOK leader’s announcement prompted an angry reaction from the Socialist party.
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Elections will not produce a winner, says Venizelos
It is clear that there will be no clear majority.
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High level of consumption means little is left for investments
The domestic resources that can finance investments in the Greek economy are much smaller in comparison with those in the other economies.
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Confusion over fate of 38 Norman Atlantic passengers, including 29 Greeks
The death toll from the ferry disaster rose to 11 on Tuesday.
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Snow and ice close roads in several parts of Greece, including capital
The cold snap, is expected to begin abating by Thursday.
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Norman Atlantic evacuation complete
The authorities can’t figure out the exact number of dead passengers.
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Snap elections for Greece
After failing to elect a President of the Democracy for the third time
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Plaka’s listed status under threat
Conservationists lament new laws loosening restrictions put in place 35 years ago.
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Dead Rhodes guard had been tortured
The man was beaten, with his hands tied with a rope and a piece of bedsheet around his neck.
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Turkish reports suggest Barbaros to leave Cyprus next week for Kastellorizo
Although the prospect of the Barbaros entering Greek territorial waters is regarded as unlikely, diplomatic sources were not ruling out such a scenario.