Greece
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Government resists opposition pressure for referendum on PPC selloff
The 15 independents indicated that they would support SYRIZA’s call for a debate on the Government plans to part-privatize the Public Power Corporation (PPC).
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Golden Dawn targets Greek Americans
The president of AHEPA, a journalist, a priest and university professors have been targeted by the neo- fascist US website.
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Repairs on quake-hit Kephalonia ‘progressing well’
State engineers have inspected more than 3,000 buildings on the island, deeming around 1,500 to be habitable and another 1,500 requiring repair.
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Greeks distrust institutions
Ombudsman’s study finds they place their trust in family and acquaintances.
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Eurogroup OKs next loan tranche, pushes for reform
Greek Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis in Brussels
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Cyprus leader plays down row between Venizelos, Cypriot MEP
Cypriot President Nico Anastasiades plans to visit Athens
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European court charges Greece over detention conditions
Greece ordered to pay 6,500 euros in compensation each to two applicants who lodged a complaint regarding the conditions of their detention.
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Mayors convince government to lift cremation hurdles
Athens and Thessaloniki mayors want to respect “every citizen’s right of choice”
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Greece retains Quality Flag State status
The Greek flag among those considered to be of the highest quality in the maritime world.
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State may fund Athens mosque
Court ruling rejects objections to the construction of the first ever official mosque in the Greek capital.