Greece
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Target for civil servant firings will be met: Mitsotakis
The government still has to find 6,500 public sector workers to dismiss in the next six months to fulfil its pledge to the troika.
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Firefighters battle flames in northern Peloponnese
A fire that broke out on the outskirts of Kounina in Aigialia, northern Peloponnese and is expected to spread.
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Cyprus leaders to visit missing persons lab
Committee on Missing Persons attempts to identify the remains of 2,001 individuals.
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Greece China to strengthen maritime ties
Athens hopes Chinese investment will help spark long-elusive growth, while the Asian giant sees Greece as a gateway for investment in the rest of Europe.
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Authorities suspect arson in Keratea blaze
Two homes were destroyed and 500 hectares of land burnt in the Keratea blaze
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Public health system problematic
German expert warns troika’s time frame for changes in Greek health system cannot be implemented.
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Unemployment support program fails
Only 1.5 per cent of long term unemployed qualify for benefits.
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Salary discrepancies continue
Across-the-board wage system for public sector not in place yet.