Greece
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PM: debt ‘threat to nation’s sovereignty’
Prime Minister George Papandreou last week described the country’s burgeoning debt as a potential threat to “national sovereignty.”
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Rioting at anniversary of 15-year-old’s death
Thousands took part in the three days of protests in Athens and Thessaloniki to mark the one year anniversary of the death of 15-year-old Alexis Grigoropoulos.
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Charges stand in Zammit case
Greece’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a bouncer against a lower appeals court ruling indicting him on intentional homicide charges in the death of 20-year-old Australian
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Greece commits to 65 percent cut in CO2 emissions by 2050
Greece has committed to slash its carbon dioxide emissions 65 percent by 2050 and to putting in place a long-term energy policy.
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One in 10 Greek teens hooked on the Net
The results of a new study into use of the Internet by teenagers in Greece suggests that one in 10 are hooked on the net.
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UNSG: considerable progress in Cyprus talks
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed that considerable progress has been achieved in the Cyprus UN peace talks in his report to the Security Council.
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Man holds school hostages for second time
A man who forced his way into a German school in Greece with explosives and took three people hostage – three years after a similar attack on the same school.
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Riots grip Athens on one year anniversary of death
The anniversary of a fatal police shooting triggered a new riot in Greece’s capital, with protesters occupying a university building and throwing rocks and burning garbage at polic
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Greece happy with EU response
Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou expressed satisfaction over the understanding shown by European Union leaders towards Athens’ efforts at greater fiscal consolidation
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Samaras elected leader of New Democracy
Antonis Samaras took over last week as the leader of New Democracy from Costas Karamanlis after scoring a clear victory in the election two Sundays ago.