Greece
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Gov’t seeks better result in second presidential vote as bribe claim probe shelved
SYRIZA and Independent Greeks both slammed the prosecutor’s decision to shelve the probe.
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Greek PM offers compromise solution with elections by end-2015
Samaras called for consensus over the government’s presidential candidate, Stavros Dimas.
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Environment Ministry to reconsider controversial bill
Regeneration efforts on forestland that failed to bear fruit within five years can be terminated.
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Coalition MPs push for compromise over president
PASOK MP Leonidas Grigorakos also called for an agreement.
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SYRIZA rules out political consensus before polls
In a sign of how sure they are of elections, SYRIZA officials are planning to convene on December 30 to discuss candidate lists.
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Stores wrecked in protests to be let off municipal fees
Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis proposes.
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Thessaloniki metro off track again
Attiko Metro wants the project to continue through a lawful process.
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Universities ask state to reverse mobility scheme
Greek universities might close due to a lack of funding and staff.
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Dimas draws 160 votes in first presidential ballot
Meanwhile seven Golden Dawn lawmakers were granted day release from Korydallos Prison to attend the vote.