Greece
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Policeman among eight arrested for antiquities trafficking
The smuggling ring was trying to sell an ancient marble statue worth an estimated 1 million euros.
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EU praises Greece’s progress
Greece has improved its tax collection system and cuts to public service aplauded.
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State doctors to appeal salary cuts
Doctors hope the vindication of the police and military staff will act as a legal precedent, leading their salary cuts being deemed unconstitutional.
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Two ex-SDOE chiefs get more time for defence over ‘Lagarde list’
Minister Giorgos Papaconstantinou is alleged to have modified a USB given to him by Yiannis Diotis containing the ‘Lagard List’ and faces charges of stealing an official document.
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Coastal bill to be diluted
The new coastal bill will focus on introducing rules needed to clearly define the shoreline.
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EU envoy sees ‘clear progress’ on immigration
European Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom impressed after tour of a new migrant reception centre on Lesvos.
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Golden Dawn using legal tricks to delay trial
If the planned trial is put off beyond November, many of the suspects may be able to secure their release as they will likely have served the maximum pretrial custody time
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Anastasiades due to visit Athens
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades is due in Athens next week to discuss the ongoing reunification talks.
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Greek Orthodox church provides refuge to Palestinians
600 people are being cared for by Archbishop Alexios in downtown Gaza.
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Amnesty International blasts EU
European Union migration policies put lives and rights at risk, says Amnesty International