Greece
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Call for free meals for students
With child poverty rising due to the economic crisis, a team of public policy experts has called for a state program offering school meals.
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Greek parliament passes new tax increases
The Greek parliament has approved a series of unpopular tax rises aimed at boosting revenue in line with Athens’ commitments to international creditors.
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Monemvasia activists against wind parks
Residents and environmentalists have lodged an appeal with the Council of State seeking the annulment of two decisions that permits the construction of two wind parks.
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ND, SYRIZA clash over violence
Three days after unidentified attackers opened fire on the headquarters of Greece’s governing New Democracy party, conservative and left-wing officials clashed again.
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Parties at odds ahead of vote
Dispute over procedure for crucial evening ballot on parliamentary inquiry into Lagarde list.
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New push for downsizing of health system
Minister meets with hospital directors to review plans for closing down clinics.
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Stournaras eyes another haircut
Finance minister says a further debt restructuring will become possible in case of a primary surplus.
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Coalition leaders show united front against violence
Coalition leaders opt for common front after spate of violent attacks
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Tsipras meets Schaeuble in Berlin
German finance minister pours cold water on calls for alternative economic course.
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Greece gets top nod for tourists in 2013
Austrian newspaper declares Greece as the place to be in 2013.