Greece
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Aegean Air adds 10 more countries to its routes
Aegean will now fly to Paphos in Cyprus, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and Naples in Italy and increase flights to Naxos, Milos and Paros
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Immigrants launch hunger strike after detainee dies in detention camp
Mohamed Asfak had suffered serious respiratory problems for months but was only hospitalised as his condition became life threatening.
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House prices continue to slide
Athens has seen a considerably bigger decline than in other main cities
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Amphipolis skeleton mysteries continue
Tests on the remains found at the Amphipolis tomb could take more than eight months.
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Troika ups pressure on Athens
European officials say a review by the country’s creditors must resume within the next couple of days.
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Turkey’s Cyprus encroachment could jeopardise EU membership
Greek foreign minister Evangelos Venizelos has warned Turkey over breach of Cyprus EEZ.
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PM eyes stability, slams opposition’s tactics
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has insisted on the need for both political and economic stability.
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Tension at Athens universities ahead of Polytechnic uprising anniversary
The main buildings at Athens Polytechnic University remained shut until today.
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 is coming
Kirk Jones, best known for directing Nanny McPhee, has signed on to helm the new instalment, with a script by Nia Vardalos.