Greece
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EU urges Turkey to respect Cyprus’ sovereign rights
Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn says all parties should “de-escalate tension”.
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No progress in FYROM name talks at UN
United Nations mediator Matthew Nimetz called for “greater flexibility” from both side.
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Tsipras repeats call for early election
New Democracy and PASOK need 180 votes in parliament to choose a new president. If they fail, a snap poll will be held and SYRIZA is in pole position to win.
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Skeleton found at Amphipolis tomb site
The skeleton was found inside a rectangular grave with pieces from the wooden casket and bones scattered around the area.
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Golden Dawn’s criminal activity started much earlier than 2008, lawyers say
According to a document submitted in court, Golden Dawn members often operated in groups with different names such as Phalanx, Golden Eagles and Attack Squad
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FinMin employees arrested for extortion
Six people have been arrested over bribery and extortion charges conducted in the Financial Crimes Squad (SDOE) and the Finance Ministry.
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Internet penetration rates soar across country
There has been a significant rise in the number of Greek households with a web connection.
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Santorini and Crete among top hotel destinations
Santorini secured seventh place and Crete 12th in the global rankings.
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Government focused on completing review with troika
Deputy prime minister Evangelos Venizelos says they will have a complete agreement with the creditors before the procedure of electing a new president begins.
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Two tons of rejected vegetables feed 5,000 Greeks
Organisers received the vegetables from local farmers after they had been rejected by food stores