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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.

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Priceless antiquities recovered by authorities

The priceless artefacts were recovered by authorities three days ago during a sting operation in the Corinth prefecture of southern Greece, and specifically near the village of

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The bailout has arrived

Greece received the first instalment of its 110 billion-euro rescue package today.

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Erdogan expresses ‘solidarity’ with Greece

Turkish PM Erdogan in an historic visit to Greece said he ‘intends to show solidarity with Greece’

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