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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

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Labour market reforms to cut wages and measures protect jobs

Proposed labour market reforms designed to save jobs have raised the ire of Opposition parties in Greece.

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Greece set to get loan reprieve

EU Economics Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn has backed a delay for Greece in the repayment of its 110-billion-euro rescue loan.

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