Greece
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Nicosia disappointed at Erdogan’s two-state solution comments
Cyrpiot President Nicos Anastasiades expressed hope that the Turkish President Erdogan would make a personal contribution to reaching a peace settlement
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Anti-racism bill approved in principle
The bill will allow jail terms of up to three years and large fines for those that incite attacks against people based on their race or sexual orientation.
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Singer Antonis Vardis passes away
The popular singer-songwriter was a regular in Plaka venues in the 1969-81 period
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Athens condemns Erdogan’s Cyprus comments
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Greece is not doing it’s “duty”.
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Property tax details released
Government commits itself to a gradual reduction of ENFIA if the tax base of the country widens.
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Deputy Education Minister quits for ‘personal reasons’
Deputy Education Minister Costas Koukodimos leaves parliament for “purely personal” reasons.
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Government to curb measures, secure loans, allow tax relief
Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis will argue that Greece will have no fiscal gap next year and that its budget will also allow for tax relief.
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Kouvelis might be next president
Speculation about the possible nomination of the leader of DIMAR runs wild.
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Broadcasting Union concerned about NERIT
The association of national European broadcasters fears independence of NERIT will be compromised.