Greece
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Troika asks for clarification on some Greek austerity measures
Troika has qualms about the measures Athens has identified in order to meet its target of cutting public spending by 11.5 billion euros over the next two years.
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Drop in tourism arrivals contained
Losses for Greek tourism are contained so far this year according to data regarding international arrivals at the country’s main airports.
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Support for Golden Dawn rises, poll shows
Neofascist Golden Dawn party has increased its popularity among Greek voters – read more about the poll results in tomorrow’s edition of Neos Kosmos.
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Troika demands longer work weeks
Six-day work weeks may become standard for workers in the private sector, according to a leaked email sent to The Ministry of Labour from the troika on Friday
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PM puts his foot down
Samaras rejects calls for snap coalition meeting, alternative measures.
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New findings in probe of former minister’s money-laundering network
An ongoing investigation into the labyrinthine network allegedly set up by Akis Tsochatzopoulos, intended to launder money received in kickbacks from arms sales
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French nod on extension
Hollande says Athens could have two more years as Schaeuble keeps heat on.
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Priest’s shooting death was planned, says police
Police arrested the 43-year-old wife of a Greek Orthodox priest who was shot dead on Monday in Zacharo, as well as the shooter, believed to be the woman’s lover.
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PASOK holds gala as SYRIZA fires barbs
PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos insisted that a new austerity package now being drafted would be the last imposed on Greeks.
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Priest shot dead in Zacharo
Police were investigating the fatal shooting of a Greek Orthodox priest in Zacharo in the Peloponnesian region of Ilia on Monday.