Greece
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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
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Major parties losing support
Support for the country’s two major political parties, ruling Socialist PASOK and conservative New Democracy, has plummeted over the past month.
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Bailout pays off Greek creditors
Cash-strapped Greece managed to pay off its creditors last week, using billions of euros from the EU-led rescue package aimed at containing the debt crisis.