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August exodus from Athens more subdued than usual

Fewer ferry sailings than usual have been scheduled for the normally busy period around August 15, a public holiday in Greece.

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Tunisian man dies after attack in Thessaloniki

A 25-year-old Tunisian man died after being attacked in Thessaloniki on Tuesday.

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Spending moratorium in place

Government has placed priority on ensuring it can pay salaries and pensions in coming months

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Race to sell large debtors

Greece’s privatizations authority (TAIPED) reported to have reached agreement for the liquidation of two of the country’s most indebted state-owned enterprises.

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Greece, Cyprus, Israel to talk gas

A meeting between officials of Greece, Cyprus and Israel is being lined so they can agree on transporting natural gas from the Southeastern Mediterranean to the European market.

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Nursery schools, kindergartens face lack of funding

More than 50,000 children might not be able to attend nursery schools and kindergartens run by local authorities due to a lack of funds.

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Migrants call for protection

Racially motivated attacks against immigrants have intensified in recent months, a prominent member of the local Pakistani community said.

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Economy shrinks to 2005 level in second quarter

Contraction eases but outlook grim.

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Minister worried by rise of racist attacks in Greece

The justice minister condemned the fatal attack on an Iraqi as officials expressed satisfaction over the progress of controversial crackdowns on illegal immigrants.

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Iraqi man dies after attack in Athens

A 19-year-old Iraqi immigrant died in an Athens hospital on Sunday after being stabbed late on Saturday night by five unknown persons riding motorcycles, police said.

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