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Fear and violence on the rise, calls to police suggest

Violence and fear are on the rise, according to the police’s emergency service, which has observed a sharp spike in the number of calls.

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Ministry warns Greeks from boarding aid boat to Gaza

The Foreign Ministry advised Greek citizens to disembark a Finnish boat trying to break an Israeli naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.

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Protester’s death casts pall over rally

Rallies held in central Athens to protest a new austerity package being hammered out by the government and the troika were overshadowed by the death of a 65-year-old demonstrator.

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Samaras pushes for next loan tranche at EU summit but faces tight deadline

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras stated the case at a European Union leaders’ summit for Greece receiving its next bailout tranche in full and as soon as possible.

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Venizelos announces congress that may define PASOK’s future

PASOK will hold a make-or-break congress in February, when its president, Evangelos Venizelos, will attempt to shape the Socialist group in his vision.

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Missing priest resurfaces

The American priest who disappeared in mysterious circumstances a week ago in Athens has resurfaced in a third country

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Lack of cash choking exporters

Nearly two in every five Greek export companies are at breaking point despite an increase in exports by 9.8 percent.

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Grexit could spark global economic crisis, German think tank says

A Greek exit from the eurozone could trigger a global economic crisis of dire proportions and must be avoided at all costs.

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Greece’s lenders say near austerity deal for fresh aid

Greece and its international lenders have agreed on most austerity cuts and reforms needed to unlock fresh aid for the near-bankrupt country.

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Coalition partners lash out at troika

The two junior partners in the coalition government Tuesday condemned the tough stance held by the troika in negotiations with government officials.

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