Greece
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Time running out for tax evaders
The country’s worst tax offenders have until November 24 to pay their dues to the state otherwise their names will be published online, the Finance Ministry has said in written war
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Peaceful marches mark 17 November anniversary
The three-day commemoration of the 38th anniversary of the 17 November 1973 Polytechnic students’ uprising, which led to the collapse of the seven-year military dictatorship in Gre
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Hochtief hit by Greek toll dodging
German construction group Hochtief revealed it may have to write down the value of its road contracts in Greece due to mass toll dodging.
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Tourist industry facing tough 2012
Following a very positive 2011 during which foreign visitors totalled 16.5 million, the first signs for 2012 appear less promising, suggesting a challenging year ahead for the tour
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Deeper into recession
This year the Greek economy experienced its worst third quarter since 2005 as gross domestic product resulted in just 47.9 billion euros.
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Protesters charged over October 28 incidents
Charges were brought against 17 people identified by police as having participated in anti-austerity protests which led to the cancellation of the annual Thessaloniki military para
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Teens take up drink and drugs
The number of teenagers who have taken up smoking, drinking alcohol and experimenting with drugs in Greece has increased in the past five years.
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Govt needs to unite, say world leaders
As European leaders welcomed the new PM, they have asked that he and the interim Greek government concentrate on uniting and working together as a priority.
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EU helps unemployed Aldi workers
The European Union has come to the aid of hundreds of redundant Aldi workers, who have found themselves without a job as a result of the closure of Aldi supermarkets around Greece.
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Crime rates on the rise
Crime rates are on the rise, with immigration offences at the top of reasons for the arrests.