Greece
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Greeks most fearful in EU of being poor
An EU survey has found that Greeks are amongst the most fearful of poverty in Europe.
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Greek government responds strongly to attack on police
The injuring of six police officer during an attack on the police station in Ayia Paraskevi has drawn a strong response from the Greek Government.
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Reward for terror suspects
The Greek Government has offered a reward for information on three criminals – Simeon and Marios Seisidis and Grigoris Tsironis.
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Papandreou and Gruevski meet
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and the Prime Minister of FYROM met on the sidelines of the European Summit in Brussels last week.
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Six shot in attack on police
Five police officers and one cadet were shot during an armed attack against a police station in the Athens suburb of Agia Paraskevi Greek authorities announced on Wednesday.
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Immigrants drown as boat sinks
Eight immigrants drown off the island of Lesvos when their boat ran aground and sinks.
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Greece rapped over knuckles for dodgy stats
Greece was called to account for the unreliability of its figures on the level of national debt at the EU Finance Ministers meeting in Luxembourg last week.
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Greece and Cyprus pressure Turks
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has called for the reunification of Cyprus and the withdrawal of Turkish troops during his visit to Cyprus last week.
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Greeks hopeful with Papandreou
Papandreou’s first days in office have made a positive impression on young Athenians.
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Papoulias accepts nomination for second term as President
Current Greek President Karolos Papoulias has agreed to serve a second terms as President following his endorsement by both PASOK and New Democracy.