Greece
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Tsipras makes bid for control over unified SYRIZA
On Saturday delegates will vote on the unified party’s charter, rules for electing its president, the founding declaration and the members of its central committee.
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One in three business in Athens consider leaving the capital
A study found that the 36 percent of businesses were considering relocating, due to high municipal rates and poor security.
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Tender for construction of Athens’s first mosque launched
The first official mosque to go into operation in the Greek capital will have capacity to accommodate 350 people.
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Athens secures rescue funding
EUROZONE finance ministers agree to release 4 billion euros ($5.71 billion) in fresh aid to Greece, as part of a second bailout program.
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‘Ball in Greek court,’ says Rehn as progress on deal is confirmed
Greece likely to reach a deal with foreign lenders on its latest bailout review.
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Athens Mayor Kaminis attacked and hospitalised
After taking part in a meeting to discuss job transfers, dismissals of municipal employees.
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Compulsory HIV testing may be reintroduced
Foreign group describes health ministry move as ‘shocking development’.
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Child labour a rising concern in crisis-hit Greece
It is estimated that up to 100,000 children have been forced into the illegal labour market since the start of the Greek crisis.
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Retail turnover down 14.2% in April
Released Greek Statistics Authority data indicate that all sectors have been affected by the turnover fall.