Greece
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Greek doctors look to UK for work
A growing number of Greek doctors are registering to practice in the UK, according to the British General Medical Council.
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Only four of 350 brothels in Athens licensed
There are some 350 brothels in Athens but only four of them have operating licenses, Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias has informed MPs.
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Greek cabbie jailed over tourist’s fatal stabbing
A Greek taxi driver has been convicted of causing deadly bodily injury.
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Race to agree on final cuts puts strain on coalition
Greece’s three coalition leaders are unlikely to arrive at an agreement.
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Police dismantle major armed robbery ring
Police in Attica said that they had detained five suspected members of a violent criminal ring believed to have used Kalashnikov assault rifles and other heavy weaponry.
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Venizelos seeks new course for PASOK
Lacking ideological direction since its shattering experience at the polls this summer, PASOK has been searching for new purpose over the last couple of months
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Final stretch for talks on cuts
PM hopes to reach coalition deal before Friday, as new poll shows strong opposition to measures.
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Hospital doctors and judges walk off the job
Hospital doctors launched go-slow action – saying they would only deal with emergency cases due to ongoing austerity and payment of six months in unpaid salaries.
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Migrant centres slated for islands
Authorities have decided to set up four new reception centers for immigrants on islands of the Aegean to tackle a rising influx of would-be migrants into Greece by sea.
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Retirement age set to rise
Coalition sees step as less onerous than other cuts needed to seal troika deal.