Greece
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Greek Orthodox Church accounts seized in Jerusalem
It’s believed they owe $2.5 million in unpaid water bills.
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Eurogroup OKs Greek extension but puts off loan tranche, debt verdict for a week
Monday’s Eurogroup ended with eurozone finance ministers agreeing to extend Greece’s fiscal adjustment period by two years.
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Golden Dawn members blocked by Facebook
Primary school teachers condemn attempts to interfere with commemoration of Oct. 28 anniversary.
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FYROM appears to welcome Avramopoulos proposal
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) has welcomed a Greek proposal aimed at resolving the long-standing name dispute.
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Jobless rate climbs to one in four
Near five million people are living off pensions and benefits.
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Greek police deny kidnapping New Zealand national
Man accuses police of kidnapping, beating and robbing him in Crete.
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Rally organized during vote on budget; more strikes announced
Public and private sector workers will be rallying at Syntagma Square in central Athens.
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Greek coalition wins budget vote comfortably, waits for loan tranche
Greece’s government sailed through a vote on the 2013 national budget, with almost all the coalition MPs backing the economic plan after two days of debate.
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EU keeps Greece waiting for loan
Tranche will not be approved at Monday’s Eurogroup, but likely end of the month.
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Small majority for austerity raises big doubts
A stormy, all-day debate in parliament culminated in a flimsy majority of 153 MPs approving the harsh austerity package of 13.5 billion euros.