Greece
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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.
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Government gets behind public-private partnerships
Charm offensive used to entice municipalities across Greece to use public-private partnerships in the hopes of spuring growth.
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Greek children tipping the scales
Seven to nine-year-old Greek children the heaviest in 16 European countries surveyed.
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Greek medical staff on the ready against Ebola
Specialised wards are being set up in Athens to deal with the threat of Ebola if it reaches Greece.
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Turkey tests Cyprus after research vessel encroaches on offshore gas area
Government spokesman Nicos Christodoulides says the vessel’s entry into Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone is a “clear violation of Cypriot sovereign rights”.
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Most Britons want to see Parthenon Marbles back
According to a new survey, 37 per cent of respondents said that the ancient sculptures should be given back to their country of origin.
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Thessaloniki’s White Tower wrapped with giant ‘koulouri’
165 metres of koulouri was baked and wrapped around Thessaloniki’s White Tower in an attempt to break a Guinness record.