Greece
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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
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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,