Greece
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900 illegally erected buildings to be demolished
Buildings on the shores of the Mesolongi Lagoon in western Greece will be in the firing line.
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Flood compensation payments to begin
Homeowners are to receive between 1,174 and 5,869 euros to restore the damage done to their properties.
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New Democracy closes gap on SYRIZA
New poll put SYRIZA on 35.5 per cent and New Democracy on 27 per cent.
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Three Greek hotels among Europe’s Top 25
The three hotels in three different Greek Islands make the list.
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Couple adopts a golden retriever they found stabbed
Carol and Les Stones were so upset when they saw the dog they organised for an animal charity to fly him to their house in the UK.
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Troika expecting proposals for key issues
Greece has so far completed only around half of the bailout commitments that remain, according to troika sources.
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Samaras pledges action after flash floods in Athens
About 250 to 300 cars were swept away by the torrential rains.
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No court hearings for civil cases
In hopes of minimising the civil case backlog in Greece, judges will only call witnesses in extreme circumstances.
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Tax rate cut in hospitality sector pays off
Restaurant closures came to a halt after the implementation of the measure
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Independent Greeks leader claims MPs were blackmailed
Two businessmen are alleged to have discussed creating a fund to buy MPs’ votes at their children’s wedding.