Greece
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Alavanos and Tsipras brawl over SYRIZA
Tensions continue in the leadership of the Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) following the European elections.
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New rules for smoking challenge old habits
The introduction of smoking bans in venues and bars in Greece on July 1 elicits a strong response amongst young Athenians.
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Greece swine flu cases include Greek Aussies
Greece’s H1/N1 flu cases increase and now include two recently arrived Greek Australians, a 14-year-old Greek Australian boy, a 43-year-old Greek Australian woman.
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Defence budget to be cut
The Greek Government has committed to cutting defence spending in 2010 as it tries to decrease government spending to cope with the global financial crisis.
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Bike network for Athens
A bike path network from Kifissia to Faliro is currently being investigated by the Greek government.
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Papandreou supports Papoulias as second-term President
PASOK leader George Papandreou has given qualified support to Greek President, Karolos Papoulias, serving a second term.
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Dora Bakoyiannis: FYROM needs different approach to settle ‘name dispute’
Greece urges the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to adopt a more conciliatory approach to resolving the ‘name issue’ as the next round of meetings commence in Geneva.
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Alexis steadfast as Alekos quits party
Alekos Alavanos has tendered his resignation from the leadership of the Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) following his falling out with the 34-year-old party President Alexis
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Karamanlis welcomes EU Summit agreement on illegal immigration
The Greek Prime Minister has expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the European Union Summit meeting discussions on illegal immigration.