Greece
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At least three GD MPs to be released ahead of trial
Golden Dawn leader Nikos Michaloliakos set to be released from custody soon as the maximum 18-month pre-detention period expires.
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Police crack down on fake art racket
92 paintings seized from the homes of two men accused of running an art forgery racket.
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Government raises concern over payment to IMF in March
Greece might delay payment to the International Monetary Fund if it cannot find the necessary money.
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‘Brain Drain’: The real tragedy for Greece
A report by American news network CNBC claims that the unprecedented “brain drain” that is taking place while ignored by most economists, hurts Greece the most.
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Tax Office to scrutinise bank accounts
The Greek Tax Office will search bank accounts to find hidden assets of wealthy depositors.
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Greek bank deposits plunge to lowest point since 2005
Deposits held by households and businesses fell 7.7 per cent in January.
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Ex-finance minister denies tampering with Lagarde list
“I categorically deny all the charges,” says former finance minister George Papaconstantinou.
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Merkel says ‘much work ahead’ for Greece
German chancellor Angela Merkel has welcomed that they have found a starting point for discussions with the new Greek government.
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Varoufakis: funding problem lies ahead
Greece may face difficulties in finding the money to pay its obligations to the IMF and the ECB.
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Cyprus signs military deal with Russia
Russian ships already have made port calls at Limassol, but the new agreement apparently aims to create a more solid legal basis for it.