Greece
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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
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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