Greece
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Papariga steps down from KKE
Aleka Papariga steps down from helm of Greek Communist Party after 22 years
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New FYROM name proposal dissatisfies Greece
The Greek government appeared dissatisfied following the presentation of a new proposal regarding the name of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
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US investors plan creation of a Hellenic hedge fund
Third Point eyes investment in local companies and assets
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Onassis island sold to Russian oligarch
Athina Onassis Roussel, granddaughter of the Greek shipping tycoon is said to have sold the island for $146 million
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KKE leader may step down
Following 22 years at the helm of the Greek Communist Party (KKE) Aleka Papariga could be stepping down
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Police officer in central Athens caught receiving blackmail money
A police officer is facing charges of blackmail after being caught receiving 950 euros in marked bills
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Ex PM tells inquiry he ‘ordered’ tax crackdown
Former Prime Minister George Papandreou claims that he had given an “order” to all his associates and aides to crack down on tax evasion
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Immigrants target Greece’s sea border
Some 700 detainees continue hunger strike over conditions at Amygdaleza center
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Troika talks stuck on overhaul of civil service
Foreign envoys said to want 2,000 layoffs of oath-breaking staff by June