Greece
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14 agreements signed during Chinese VP visit in Greece
“We are convinced that the Greek Government is capable of overcoming the crisis and returning to stable growth.” VP Zhang Dijiang in Greece
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EU/IMF: Greece ‘on track’ with reforms
Discussions suggest that the programme is on track and that the policies are being implemented as agreed
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PM says Greece is now ‘turning the corner’
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said Greece is “turning the corner” at a international bankers conference in Vienna.
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Poll shows growing level of pessimism
A new opinion poll indicates that the majority of Greeks are pessimistic about the future of the country’s beleaguered economy while fearing more painful reforms and social unrest.
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Judges rule former Minister face continued bribery investigation
The former minister who has admitted to accepting money from Siemens Hellas will face further questioning as part of a judicial investigation after a council of judges decided on
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Vatopedi investigation splits on parliamentary party lines
As was the case last year, the five parliamentary parties each issued their own reports last week in the Vatopedi land-swap inquiry.
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No funds to stop fires
Forestry authorities in Greece have virtually no money for fire prevention this year.
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Crisis fuelling more travel fare dodging
One in four Athenian commuters travel without a validated ticket, according to estimates by the Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA) and the Infrastructure, Transport and Net
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Gaza activists return home
The return to Athens of 31 Greek activists who took part in the Gaza-bound aid flotilla was accompanied by a peaceful protest in central Athens against Israel’s deadly attack on
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Papandreou issues stark warning
Prime Minister George Papandreou gave a stark warning to all parties that they could face a terrible public backlash