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Greece

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Final articles of anti-racism bill passed by MPs

The bill has passed after months of delays.

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New school year to start with shortage of teachers

4,900 substitute teachers have been asked to fill the gaps.

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Samaras says Greece will not need third bailout

Greece Prime Minister Antonis Samaras insists that the country could manage without additional loans from its European partners.

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Reduction in property tax for some home owners

Empty houses and those not connected to electricity will be given tax breaks.

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Impressions of Sifnos

Swiss painter and author Christian Brechneff talks about his life-long affair with the Aegean island of Sifnos.

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Greece becomes more competitive

The country rose from 91st to 81st on the World Economic Forum chart.

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Pensions near crumbling point

Union research institute says recession and joblessness speed up the deterioration of the social security system.

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Government heralds tax relief in two phases

It is the first tangible move toward offering relief after years of austerity.

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Athens homeless to lead city tours

Local street magazine Schedia “Unseen Routes” tours will give current and former homeless people a chance to be tour guides.

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Church says no to cremation

Cremation in Greece has been allowed since 2006, but the country has no crematoria.

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