Greece
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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.