Greece
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Hunger striker enters 31st day of protest
In detention since December 2010, anarchist Kostas Sakkas has had his remand extended beyond the legal limit and has not been put on trial for any offences.
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Samaras takes action on unemployed
Greece’s PM Antonis Samaras has called for action on joblessness in Europe
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Public sector talks seen as key to deal with troika
Troika deal within reach as talks on public sector reforms get under way
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Troika said to be unconvinced by ERT layoffs
Troika remains unconvinced about whether the dismissal of some 2,600 employees of ERT are considered layoffs
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Greece is Austrians’ top holiday pick
Greece is the top vacation choice for Austrians, according to a survey conducted by Gfk Austria for Austrian Airlines
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Salaries drop by over 10 pct within a year
Salaries in Greece have declined by a remarkable 10.1 percent within just one year, from the first quarter of 2012
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Troika due back in Athens, with mixed agenda
A draft plan of the revised memorandum indicates the potential need for new austerity measures.