Greece
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Doctors’ go-slow action is illegal, says ministry
Doctors working for the National Health System (ESY) have no right to protest by launching go-slow action, nor are they entitled to payment for the duration of such protests.
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Greeks in Germany warn against neo-Nazis
In a dramatic open letter, the Greek community of Germany called on Greek citizens to reject the ultra-right Golden Dawn.
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Ex-FinMin says list of depositors was out of his hands
Papaconstantinou told the committee that he had singled out 20 names from the list that appeared suspicious.
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Cost of tobacco could be set to rise
Ministry explores upping prices and introducing levy to benefit healthcare funds.
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Crisis links to depression
Scientists have revealed that the continuing economic crisis, combined with uncertainty about the future is increasing depression rates in the Greek population.
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Gay kiss cut from Downton Abbey
The Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) has come in for criticism over its decision to cut a scene of two men kissing from a British period drama.
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Riot police clash with protesters
Almost 40,000 demonstrators took to the streets in Athens during the 20th national strike in Greece since the euro crisis began.
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Greek wins best photoreporter
Greek photographer Aris Messinis has been awarded the 19th Prix Bayeux-Calvados Awards for war correspondents for his work on the Battle of Sirte, Libya.
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Coalition unable to conclude talks with lenders
Democratic Left leader Fotis Kouvelis draws line at labor reforms.
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Coastline in Athens set for redevelopment
Proposals on how to develop Athens’s southern coastline.