Greece
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Cretan discovery among most important in 2010
The latest archaeological findings unearthed in Greece over the past year are in the top ten discoveries of 2010 list, published in the latest issue of Archaeology Magazine.
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MPs split over budget vote
Greek PASOK MPs have criticised the draft budget while voting in favour of it in Parliament.
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PM pushes for Lisbon Treaty revision after divided EU summit meeting
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has proposed the launch of a campaign to collect up to a million signatures in favour of an official discussion within the European Union on
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Public sector streamlining on way
Minister asks for all public servants’ details so government can prepare for transfers as part of the efficiency drive
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IMF approves more loans for Greece
The International Monetary Fund has released the latest installment of Greek emergency loans, and lauded the country’s cost-cutting progress.
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Ten led before prosecutor for clashes in downtown Athens
Ten individuals appeared before a prosecutor on Thursday after being arrested during clashes in downtown Athens on Wednesday.
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Ambassadors receive medal in Tirana
Albanian President Bamir Topi on Thursday awarded the “Medal of Gratitude” to Greece’s Permanent Representative at Nato, Ambassador Thrasyvoulos Stamatopoulos for his contribution
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Massive general strike in Greece turns violent
A general strike in Greece turned violent yesterday
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Residents clash with police
Residents of Keratea near Athens clashed with riot police as they attempted to prevent efforts to construct a new landfill.
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Unions call strikes against labour reforms
Strikes are set to disrupt flights and public transport next week, as unions rally against a shakeup of labour rules that will cap public sector salaries and loosen job security in