Greece
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Plans unveiled for police force overhaul
Faced with a resurgence in urban guerrilla activity, the government unveiled plans to overhaul the Greek Police (ELAS) .
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Ex-prison governor to face disciplinary council over Xeros
Former prisoner governor to answer to charges of gross negligence following the escape of November 17 convict Christodoulos Xeros.
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Samaras urges Putin to cut gas prices for Greece
The Greek PM discusses high cost of natural gas and Russia’s interest in the sale of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) and Thessaloniki port.
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Record drop in house prices in Greece
Buyers are able to negotiate 21.5 per cent off the asking price.
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Prosecutors on spot over Xeros leave
The two prosecutors that granted prison leave to convict Christodoulos Xeros, are to face disciplinary action.
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New Democracy plays down SYRIZA lead
Two opinion polls published gave SYRIZA a clear lead over New Democracy but conservative officials insisted there was still plenty of time for their party to recover.
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Police boost security after terror threats
Amid rising fears of a possible terrorist attack on a high-level target, Greek Police are enforcing security measures akin to those used for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
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Five, including priest, arrested for stealing icons
A 34-year-old priest is among five people who are due to respond to charges that they stole icons and other valuable religious items which they then sold.