Greece
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Government braces for selective default
For the first time since Greece’s credit crisis began, the Cabinet met on Thursday to discuss how the government would manage the public impact of a selective default on its debt
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On the trail of Alexander the Great
The regions of Pella, Imathia and Pieria in northern Greece have teamed up in a program aimed at promoting the legacy of Alexander the Great
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Twelve killed, 62 injured in Cyprus blast
The head of Cyprus’ navy, Andreas Ioannides, was one of 12 people killed when seized containers of gunpowder exploded at its main base
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Crisis sinks Greeks into gloom
Fiscal woes are sinking the traditionally sunny Mediterranean nation into glooom, pushing the suicide rate up sharply
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Editing the crisis
How much does the coverage of the crisis in Greece by the global TV News networks reflect what’s really going on?
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Free Wi-Fi at all Athens Metro Stations
All metro stations in Athens, as well as some bus stops, will have wireless internet access by next year said the Greek government
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Cyprus leaders agree to boost talks
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that community leaders in Cyprus had agreed to intensify talks aimed at reunifying the divided island
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Bankers search for right role in aid
The managing director of the Institute of International Finance met representatives from the European Central Bank, the Greek government and the eurozone to try to break a deadlock
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PM wants reform soon
Prime Minister George Papandreou is pressing his ministers to redouble their efforts over the summer so the new raft of austerity measures and reforms can be implemented by Septemb
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Facelift for National Garden
All the proposals and permits are inked and sealed for the long overdue revamp of the much-neglected National Garden of Athens