Greece
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PM presents Greece’s case to German chancellor
Sources says Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras presented Angela Merkel with Greece’s recent fiscal statistics and the figures concerning rising tourist arrivals.
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Police seek terror hideout after Athens shootout
Police are seeking clues that could shed light on the activities of leftist guerilla group Revolutionary Struggle.
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Tsipras rallies opposition to new coastal bill
Plans to to relax restrictions on coastal development to be opposed in parliament.
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Window may open for filing of late income tax statements
Finance Ministry in the process of allowing taxpayers and accounting offices to submit overdue statements without a fine up to two to three days after the deadline
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Merkel urges Greece and FYROM to settle dispute
German Chancellor Angela Merkel calls for a solution to the FYROM name dispute, even if it leaves both sides disappointed.
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Target for civil servant firings will be met: Mitsotakis
The government still has to find 6,500 public sector workers to dismiss in the next six months to fulfil its pledge to the troika.
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Firefighters battle flames in northern Peloponnese
A fire that broke out on the outskirts of Kounina in Aigialia, northern Peloponnese and is expected to spread.
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Cyprus leaders to visit missing persons lab
Committee on Missing Persons attempts to identify the remains of 2,001 individuals.
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Greece China to strengthen maritime ties
Athens hopes Chinese investment will help spark long-elusive growth, while the Asian giant sees Greece as a gateway for investment in the rest of Europe.
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Authorities suspect arson in Keratea blaze
Two homes were destroyed and 500 hectares of land burnt in the Keratea blaze