Greece
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Negotiations drag in Brussels
Pensions remained a point of contention, with creditors pushing for the abolition of early retirements.
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Inequality grows among Greeks
Greece’s poverty rate has climbed more than 20 per cent since 2007.
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President visits Kythera for Ionian islands’ reunification anniversary
Prokopis Pavlopoulos was declared a honorary citizen of the island.
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MPs preparing vote for recognition of Palestine
Last year Sweden became the most recent European Union member to recognise Palestine
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Varoufakis fuels more controversy
Finance Minster Yiannis Varoufakis says he would favour paying pensions and salaries over the country’s creditors.
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Default imminent without aid from lenders
Greece says it will default in June without aid from lenders.
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Greece has some of the cleanest waters in Europe
Tourists can feel safe when taking a dip, as Greece’s coastal waters get ‘excellent’ clean water rating.
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Doctor arrested for taking ‘fakelaki’
A doctor has been arrested after asking for cash from patients in order to issue them with health certificates.
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Greece confident for deal despite delay
Greek officials says although there has been progress in negotiations, an agreement is unlikely before the end of the month.
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Merkel, Hollande press Greece
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande want to see negotiations sped up.