Greece
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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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Six-month break from austerity
Troika will not impose further measures over coming months but expects commitments to be met.
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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.
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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.