Greece
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German president open to Greek WWII reparations
While government spokesman Steffen Seibert insists Germany’s position remains unchanged.
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Athens seeks nod from Eurogroup but officials skeptical
European officials believe there is still a lot of work to be done over the next few days.
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Tsipras and Putin signal step forward on pipeline
Vladimir Putin has expressed his readiness to finance a Greek company that will help in the construction of a Russian pipeline that would carry natural gas to Europe.
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Bicycles popular but not used
Only 32 per cent of Greek bicycle owners have used their bikes over the last 12 months.
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Russia offers war reparation help to Greece
Russia is giving Greece access to previously unused archives to help them build a stronger case against Germany to seek war reparations.
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Greece points finger of blame at creditors
Any slim hopes that had lingered for a possible deal at next Monday’s Eurogroup summit appears to have been abandoned.
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ND, PASOK snub vote on civil service rehirings
New Democracy and PASOK walked out of parliament before a bill was passed proposing changes to the public administration.
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Thessaloniki’s Boutaris angers other mayors by transferring cash
“We are not doing the government a favour; we are supporting the country,” says Yiannis Boutaris
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Over 120,000 Greeks apply for aid from government
Thousands apply for meal vouchers, free electricity and rent subsidies in the first two weeks of a new government aid program.