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Greeks go receipt-crazy

Changes in Greek taxation law has seen consumers demanding receipts from shopkeepers to be able to claim their deductions.

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Staff stand trial over carbon monoxide deaths

Two Thomas Cook employees are standing trial in Corfu over the deaths of two children from carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Farmers blockade for second week

The farmer blockades across Greece continued for the second week in support of their call for continued agricultural subsidies.

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Greek PM seeks progress with near neighbours

The Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou declared last week that the time is right for progress in a range of bilateral disputes involving Greece and its neighbours.

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Court denies Brit bail…again

A court on Zakynthos has rejected an appeal by a young Briton to be released on bail despite the fact that he has been held for the last six months awaiting trial in an alleged man

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Holidays abroad remain popular with Greeks

Despite the economic crisis, the number of Greeks traveling abroad during the Christmas and New Year holiday period rose this year, with Italy and Germany ranking among the favoure

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MPs to investigate Vatopedi and Siemens scandals

Parliamentary committees of inquiry has been established into the Vatopedi Monastery land swap deal and into the Siemens scandal.

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One American, Two Britons, Arrested in Crete Synagogue Arsons

Greek police have arrested one American, two Britons and a local citizen for twice torching a 600-year-old synagogue in Crete.

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Europe reserved on Greek plan

Greek Finance Minister Giorgos Papaconstantinou expressed satisfaction last weekwith the acceptance of Greece’s Stability and Growth Program by Ecofin, the council of the European

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Talks with farmers deadlocked

Farmers are threatening to block traffic on major roads in Greece today (Monday) to demand full payment of subsidies they are entitled to and better prices for their produce.

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