Greece
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Poll gives New Democracy narrow lead
Neofascist Golden Dawn is third with 13 percent, according to Pulse survey
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Europe sees Grecovery is on its way
The Greek economy shrank by a smaller rate than the European Commission had anticipated in the first quarter of the year,
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Troika concerned by tax collection
Visiting troika inspectors have expressed frustration over the delayed overhaul of Greece’s dysfunctional tax system
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Golden Dawn submits own anti-racism bill to fight discrimination ‘against Greeks’
Golden Dawn hit back at plans for an anti-racism law by submitting its own draft bill to fight “racism against Greeks” by jailing illegal immigrants convicted of crimes
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Greek opposition leader pledges to spread security net for poorest
SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras unveiled a set of eight welfare measures, including families without incomes not having to pay any tax
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Several issues open as troika returns to Athens
Civil service sackings among outstanding issues as troika returns to Greece for review
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Troika probe into Greece’s program
Troika to return to Athens as IMF approves new loan, assesses program errors
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DNA reveals origin of Greece’s ancient Minoan culture
Europe’s first advanced civilisation was local in origin and not imported from elsewhere, a study says