Greece
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Greeks most pessimistic in EU, survey finds
Only 22 percent of Greek households are satisfied with their financial situation, when the European Union average is nearly three times that
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ECB gives Greece another boost
State bonds restored as accepted collateral for the supply of liquidity to the country’s banks
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MPs vote to drop Lagarde list probe
Parliament’s institutions and transparency committee decided by a narrow majority on Tuesday to stop probing the handling of the Lagarde list
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Finance Ministry shakes up tax collection to boost revenues
Dozens of officials being moved as Greece tries to improve gathering of revenues
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Samaras draws parallel with Adenauer, aims for hands-on approch
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras promised to adopt a much more hands-on role in ensuring that his government meets its targets
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Cyprus says financing secured, no danger of default
Cyprus said on Tuesday it would not default on its payments and had secured necessary financing to meet its immediate requirements
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Greeks remain at the helm of global shipping industry
The inclusion of 14 Greek shipowners in the world’s Top 100 compiled by Lloyd’s List for 2012 confirms that the Greek shipping industry remains at the helm of the global market
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Jobless rate to hover around 30 pct by 2014
Unemployment in Greece will climb to 29.3 percent in 2013 and 31 percent in 2014
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Better strategy sought
Coalition leaders meet in wake of bailout decision, focus on social cohesion
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Lavrentiadis transferred to Korydallos Prison
Businessman Lavrentis Lavrentiadis, who owned a controlling stake in Proton Bank, was remanded in custody at Korydallos Prison in Athens