Greece
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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
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End austerity, says Tsipras
SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras says Greece must focus on ending austerity, not just staying in euro
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Tender for Athens state mosque to be launched
Stalled project moving ahead seven years after Votanikos site was earmarked.
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Property tax splits coalition ahead of troika visit
The three parties in the Greek government appear to be in disagreement about a controversial property tax.
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National says bank merger is going ahead
NBG and Eurobank continue process of joining forces despite reported resistance by country’s creditors
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PM, FinMin seek coalition consensus
PM, FinMin in bid to find common ground with coalition partners
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Golden Dawn MP snubs ethics committee over public urination
Golden Dawn was protesting Mega TV showing Turkish soap operas.
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Taxpayers and companies debts pile up
old and new tax debts stood at 56.6 billion euros at the end of February