Greece
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Thirty-two parties to contest Greek elections
A total of 32 parties, coalitions and individual candidates will contest the May 6 general election, following their approval by the Supreme Court (Areios Pagos).
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Incomes fall by a quarter in a year
OECD report says Greeks pay too much on social security contributions, but little on salary tax.
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Economy to shrink 5 per cent in 2012: central bank
The economy will contract by a steeper-than-expected 5 percent this year, the central bank chief said in a speech to the bank’s shareholders.
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DEI plans to sell plants
The Public Power Corporation (DEI), the country’s biggest electricity producer, will start selling power stations this year to help meet the terms of the country’s international ba
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800 million saved on wrongly paid pensions
Greece’s social security funds will save 750 to 800 million euros per year thanks to a clampdown on pensions and benefits that were wrongly paid or falsely claimed.
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Greeks in Germany see varied reactions from hosts
Greeks who study, work or live in Germany are increasingly having to answer uncomfortable questions such as how much money their parents make back home and how Greece spent Europea
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New company set up to promote Greek tourism
The establishment of a company whose sole purpose will be promoting Greek tourism, both domestic and foreign, was recently ratified by Parliament.
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Child porn link at Appeals Court
Police officers seized the hard drive from a computer operated by employees in the Appeals Court building in Athens on suspicion that it was used to trade in child pornography.
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Private islands on sale at bargain prices
Major activity is currently being observed in the sale and development of Greece’s private islands.
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Samaras claims Greeks must “take back” cities from immigrants
New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras vowed to “take back” Greek cities from unregistered migrants in a video address.