Greece
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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.
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Protests over university security persist
Students leave main building but gates locked at Athens philosophy school.
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Samaras to represent Anastasiades at European Council meeting
High blood pressure has sidelined Cyprus president Nicos Anastasiades.
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Drugs shortage in Greece
Vaccines for children among some of the least available drugs in Greece.
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Prosecutors begin process of questioning Greek mayors
All have refused to cooperate over civil servants’ evaluation and checks on employees whose fixed-term contracts were made permanent almost a decade ago.
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Tooth decay a huge problem among Greek teens
Almost 85 per cent of 15-year-old Greek children suffer from tooth decay.
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Rare ancient wooden statue found in well
The figure was found together with broken pottery dating to about 100-86 B.C.
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Coalition leaders prepare for troika amid sour mood
The Coalition will decide what stance the government will take on the biggest issues that need to be settled: pension and labour reform.
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Archaeologists find missing head of Amphipolis sphinx
Barring some slight damage to the nose, the head is largely intact and belongs to the statue on the eastern side of the entrance.