Greece
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ECB’s Nowotny calls for more time to be given to Athens
European Central Bank governing council member Ewald Nowotny called Sunday for Greece to be given more time to sort out its finances.
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Schaeuble rejects Greek debt losses
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble rejected another debt restructuring for Greece, saying it’s unrealistic.
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Patrons will not have to pay bills unless given a receipt
Ministry preparing measure in bid to combat tax evasion.
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Greeks, creators of a new iPhone app
Two Greek brothers combined their professions to create an app for iPhones.
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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.