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Sharp rise in Greek doctors leaving country

The number of doctors leaving Greece to practice abroad was 2.5 times higher in the first quarter of this year than during the same period in 2012,

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ND submits own proposal in row over anti-racism bill

A political row over how to tackle a rise in racist attacks intensified this week after the two junior partners in the coalition, PASOK and Democratic Left (DIMAR)

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Crisis affects OECD ranking

If they can find steady work, Greeks are overworked and underpaid

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SYRIZA opts for own racism bill, prompting PASOK, DIMAR anger

The main leftist opposition SYRIZA has decided not to back PASOK and Democratic Left (DIMAR) over the anti-racism bill they want to bring to Parliament.

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Ex-minister took kickbacks before deals, court hears

Akis Tsochatzopoulos, the former defense minister being tried for money laundering, allegedly received kickbacks for defense contracts as far back as 1997

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Greek banker new Bank of Cyprus CEO

Former deputy governor of the Bank of Greece, Christos Sorotos will oversea the restructuring of the Bank of Cyprus

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Greek Government wants less disruptions from protests

Reforms aimed at preventing small-scale demonstrations from shutting major thoroughfares in big cities has been met with objections from SYRIZA

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Greek education certificates under scrutiny in civil service

Civil servants will have their education certificates, including language diplomas checked to help the Government fire 2,000 staff members

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Western Cyclades take charge over sea links

The islands of Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Kimolos and Milos have decided to embark on an ambitious plan to set up and launch their own ferry service in a bid to rekindle tourism

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Number of state pensioners grows

The number of public sector pensioners has soared by over 80,000 since 2005, according to data presented in Parliament

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