Greece
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Young Greeks living at home on the up
Almost half of the European 18-19 year olds live with their parents.
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Boost for Greek startups
Capital investment jumps from 500.000 euros in 2010 to 42 million euros in 2013.
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Migrants rescued off Crete
Over 330 undocumented migrants – mainly from Syria and Egypt – rescued off Crete.
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PM, coalition partner mull fallout of reform vote
Samaras met with Venizelos to discuss the fallout of a tough vote on a new set of reforms agreed with the troika which reduced the government’s majority to two seats.
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Dissident monks claim persecution
The abbot of a Mount Athos monastery says its more than 120 Greek monks face food and medicine shortages because of the stance of the Orthodox Church.
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MPs pass crucial multi-bill
Greek Parliament passes multi-bill but coalition sees majority cut further
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Thessaloniki antiquities slow down metro work
The archaeological digs are producing more finds than Athens did when her metro was constructed.
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Government MPs to back multi-bill
SYRIZA claims the would-be legislation will lead to a new round of austerity.
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Fixed book prices to be abolished
Changes will ‘have no economic benefit’ say German publishers and retailers.