Greece
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Drugs available on credit again
Athens pharmacies, which for more than a month have been refusing to provide medicines on credit to customers due to social security funds failing to settle their debts, are to res
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State of Israel awards three Greeks who helped Jews during WWII
In a ceremony marked by great humanity, gratitude, pride and emotion; the state of Israel posthumously bestowed the Righteous Among the Nations Award upon three Orthodox Christian
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PASOK boss distances party from partners
PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos distanced his party from its two coalition partners, conservative New Democracy and Democratic Left.
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Head of Greece’s privatization fund resigns, citing personal reasons
The head of Greece’s privatization fund (TAIPED), Yiannis Koukiadis, has resigned, citing personal reasons.
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Australian tourist arrested in Olympia
A 61-year-old Australian was arrested yesterday after illegally entering Ancient Olympia.
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Top economist is appointed finance minister
PM Antonis Samaras appointed Yannis Stournaras, a prominent economist, former government adviser and outgoing development minister in the caretaker government, to assume the tough
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Finance minister wanted
Rapanos rejects position, citing health reasons, but cabinet lineup also played part.
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Papoulias to head team at EU summit
President Karolos Papoulias will lead a ministerial delegation representing Greece at the European Union leaders’ summit in Brussels later this week.
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Rate of hate attacks rises in Greece
Racially-motivated attacks are becoming more frequent and more violent.
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Coalition sets out policies on bailout, growth and political reform
Greece’s coalition government unveiled its policy platforms over the weekend.