Greece
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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.
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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.