Greece
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Golden Dawn’s finances investigated
Judges seek access to MPs’ bank accounts, ask Parliament to lift immunity of three more lawmakers
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State of the art libraries for Generation Y
The Media Labs initiative aims to connect Greece’s public libraries to the revamped National Library at its new home at Faliro Bay
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Luxury tourism to boost revenues
The Greek government is trying to attract more high-income tourists by facilitating the creation of marinas, conference centers, spas and golf course
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20 years jail for former defence minister
Athens appeals court passed down a 20-year jail sentence to former Defence Minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos after finding him guilty of laundering millions of euros
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Bad bank model gains ground in Greece
Management of national project will be important since some borrowers may seek special treatment
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Eight caught for armed robberies in Attica
Eight alleged members of a gang that carried out a series of armed robberies on stores in Attica over at least the last five months were arrested on the weekend.
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Police to be probed in relation to Golden Dawn
Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias pledges more action in Golden Dawn issue
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Medicine intake drops due to crisis
One in three Greeks have reduced their intake of medicines as part of belt-tightening made necessary by the economic crisis
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IMF remains committed to helping Greece
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras met with IMF head Ms Christine Lagarde in Washington this week, where they discussed the debt sustainability issue
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GD leader remanded in custody pending trial
Golden Dawn leader Nikos Michaloliakos has been ordered to remain in custody pending trial