Greece
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SYRIZA, ND lock horns over footage, content of MP’s speech
A decision by New Democracy to attack SYRIZA over the comments of its MP Vangelis Diamantopoulos, which the conservatives interpreted as encouraging violence.
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Budget meets the targets set for 2012
Spending painfully reduced while property levies offset revenue loss from tax evasion, consumption drop.
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No end to transport woes
Metro to remain closed for seventh day as unions plan more strikes this week.
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Panel begins investigation of ex-minister
A parliamentary committee to investigate ex-minister Giorgos Papaconstantinou over the alleged doctoring of the Lagarde list will comprise 13 members rather than 15
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New Hellenic Postbank strikes deal with union
The board of the new Hellenic Postbank has reached an agreement with the union of its employees that will cut the risk of mass layoffs.
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Police draw parallels in Mall hit to botched metro bombing
Police investigating a bomb that exploded inside The Mall in Athens, have found similarities between that and a bomb used in a botched attack on an Athens metro.
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Six-month break from austerity
Troika will not impose further measures over coming months but expects commitments to be met.
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Lagarde list committee to be named
A parliamentary committee that will investigate former Finance Minister Giorgos Papaconstantinou over his handling of the Lagarde list of Greek depositors will be formed.
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‘It’s too early to declare victory,’ says Stournaras
IMF urges eurozone to reduce Greece’s debt in the long term.