Greece
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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
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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