Greece
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Long-term unemployment soars
More than six out of every 10 jobless people in Greece have been out of work for over a year, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published
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PM says EU must act on pledges
Greek PM Antonis Samaras says EU must act on pledges of growth
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SDOE report for Lagarde list probe to take 3 months
The committee had aimed to complete its investigation by March 29, but are forced to extend due to the amount of data they have to go through
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Health minister challenges critics to manage Greek hospitals for free
Health Minister Andreas Lykourentzos challenged government critics to work in management positions at state hospitals for free.
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Athens Airport lowers fees, hoping to draw more flights
Aegean Airlines to start eight new scheduled international services
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Troika leaves without securing a deal
No final agreement reached between Troika and the coalition on a range of structural reforms.
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Kasidiaris to face trial for TV beating
Parliament lifts immunity of Golden Dawn MP and spokesman to face trial over live TV assault of female politicians.
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Aussies biggest spenders in Greece
Australian tourism to Greece is on a roll with bookings up for the 2013 season and more travellers seeking a holiday off the beaten track.
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Bribes down in Greece
8.6 percent of households received demands for bribes in 2012 compared with 10.2 percent in 2011.
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Turkish offical calls for reopening of Halki seminary
Turkey’s Deputy PM has called for the reopening of Halki seminary, a centre of Orthodox scholarship for more than a century until Turkey closed it down in 1971