Greece
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Samaras draws parallel with Adenauer, aims for hands-on approch
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras promised to adopt a much more hands-on role in ensuring that his government meets its targets
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Cyprus says financing secured, no danger of default
Cyprus said on Tuesday it would not default on its payments and had secured necessary financing to meet its immediate requirements
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Greeks remain at the helm of global shipping industry
The inclusion of 14 Greek shipowners in the world’s Top 100 compiled by Lloyd’s List for 2012 confirms that the Greek shipping industry remains at the helm of the global market
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Jobless rate to hover around 30 pct by 2014
Unemployment in Greece will climb to 29.3 percent in 2013 and 31 percent in 2014
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Better strategy sought
Coalition leaders meet in wake of bailout decision, focus on social cohesion
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Lavrentiadis transferred to Korydallos Prison
Businessman Lavrentis Lavrentiadis, who owned a controlling stake in Proton Bank, was remanded in custody at Korydallos Prison in Athens
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State company wages to be cut by 25 pct from new year
None of some 120,000 civil servants working at public enterprises, will earn more than 2,200 euros per month due to a new pay structure
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Government seeks next targets
With part of bailout tranche paid, coalition turns to next goals on its agenda
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New debts of 2 bln from tax returns found
The sum brings the amount of returns the state owes to Greek taxpayers to over 2.7 billion euros.