Greece
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Omonoia Square’s chance of renewal
Renewed business and public interest has put the area back on the map.
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Greece assumes EU helm
Government officials express hopes for an end to recession in the new year as return of troika looms
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Police fear spike in domestic terror
Police fear a spike in domestic terrorism after hit on the German Ambassador’s home this week
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Theodorakis rejects presidency suggestion
Veteran composer Mikis Theodorakis has rejected a suggestion by PASOK chief Evangelos Venizelos that he should run for Greek president in 2015.
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SYRIZA with narrow lead over New Democracy
An opinion poll has given SYRIZA a lead of almost one percentage point over New Democracy.
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Car dealer facing jail takes his life
A 56-year-old car dealer, who was facing convictions of fraud, forgery and embezzlement, took his own life after police officers arrived at the building to arrest him
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Gunmen unleash on German ambassador’s home
Police suspect Nikos Maziotis, the convicted leader of the Revolutionary Struggle leftist guerrilla group, took part in hit on German ambassador’s residence.
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Former Greek state hospital head released on bail
The former board chairman of a state children’s hospital charged with soliciting a bribe has been released on bail after a long deposition
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Dozens of hotels on sale despite record tourism year
Although 2013 has been a record one for Greek tourism, a high number of hotel owners, put their units up for sale at the end of the season
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Hospital chief in bribe scandal
Athens hospital chief to face magistrate over bribe-taking claim