Greece
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Crime rate in Greece declines in 2013
Robberies at shops, post offices, money transfer agencies etc dropped by 49 percent.
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Migrants on hunger strike at Greek reception centers
United Movement Against Racism and the Fascist Threat (KEERFA) says 2,000 migrants have been on hunger strikes to protest horrible conditions
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New metro stations open to public
Passengers began using the new metro stations at Peristeri and Anthoupoli in western Athens for the first time this weekend.
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IMF team reviews effectiveness of adjustment plan
IMF representatives were recently in Athens to speak to officials involved in drawing up Greece’s first memorandum of understanding with the troika in 2010
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Troika accepts replacement of civil servants to be sacked
The troika has reportedly accepted the hiring of 1,000 new civil servants to replace the departure of as many public sector employees who have broken the code of conduct
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Greece youth unemployment hits almost 60%
Unemployment in the 17 countries using the euro has hit a record 12 per cent
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Ex-SYRIZA leader launches pro-drachma party
The new “Plan B” party advocates Greece leave the euro and return to the drachma
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Return taxpayers’ money and avoid jail, suspects told
Greeks who stole taxpayers’ money could avoid serving time in jail if they return the amount, according to an initiative being lined up by the government.
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Prison security to be beefed up
Minister announces measures to beef up security at Greek jails after mass breakout