Greece
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Anti-racism bill has people worried about free speech
One hundred Greek historians and academics have expressed reservations over aspects of the draft legislation.
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Monks, monasteries given tax relief
Retired monks will not have to submit a tax declaration if their annual pension is under 9,500 euros.
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Budget ‘on target’
The Greek government has told the troika that the reform effort was “within the deadlines”.
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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.