Greece
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Major effort under way after floods in Serres
Local authorities have closed off all country roads and had blocked access to the worst affected areas.
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Greek hoteliers crackdown on illegal tourism accommodation
Two in every five nights spent by tourists in Greece are in undeclared accommodation. The hotel industry isn’t happy.
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Construction in Greece falls by 80 per cent
Since 2008, Greece has seen a huge decline in construction interest.
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Opposition tells Tsipras to get control of his party
Prime minister Alexis Tsipras’ apparent inability to get his party to support a compromise with creditors has opposition circling.
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China and Greece look to closer ties
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias has also been invited to Washington for talks on April 22.
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Disabled prisoners to be freed early
Those serving a life sentence won’t be granted the concession.
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British Museum rejects mediation talks on Parthenon Marbles
Greek government criticises the Museum’s “unwillingness to co-operate”.
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Greek defense minister heads to USA after controversy
Senator blocked annual Independence Day resolution over Kammenos comment.
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Dan Coats’ stance upsets Greek Americans
The US Senator placed a hold on the 30th consecutive passing of a U.S. resolution honoring Greek Independence Day.