Greece
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EU recession talk ignores effects of government stimulus package
The Greek Finance Minister is unhappy that the latest European economic forecasts for 2009 do not take into account the Greek government’s latest efforts to boost the economy.
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Same-sex nuptials annulled
Greece’s first same-sex civil
marriages performed on the island of Tilos last year has been annulled on the grounds
that Greek law makes no specific provision for same-sex wed
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Road worthy tests for michanakia
Scooters and motor cycles in Greece will be required to undergo a roadworthiness test every two years as of 2010.
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Right wing thugs attack migrant squatters’ camp
A protest by Greek neo-Nazi group, Chryssi Avghi, against migrants squatting in an abandoned building led to a series of clashes in the streets of central Athens.
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Pavlidis vote in Parliament five short of indictment
Greek MP Aristotelis Pavlidis escaped facing corruption charges when a motion in the Greek Parliament to lift his political immunity fell five votes short of being passed.
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Karamanlis addresses Eastern Partnership Summit
Costas Karamanlis spoke on energy security issues when he addressed the Eastern Partnership Summit held in Prague.
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No jobs, so Greek Masters’student numbers swell
A survey reveals that Greek university students do not believe that a undergraduate degree is sufficient to enhance their life and employment prospects.
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Avramopoulos quick steps on swine flu
The swine flu outbreak has prompted a quick response by the Greek government with measures introduced at Greek airports.
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Smoking goes up in puff of smoke
A nationwide anti-smoking campaign promoting the new restrictions on smoking in public places was launched by the Greek Health Minister.
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Support for building and construction in Greece
New measures aimed at boosting investment and protecting jobs in the country’s ailing construction industry, including subsidizing mortgages and increasing tax benefits were announ