Greece
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Army service to be shortened to nine months
The Karamanlis government is proposing a reduction in the mandatory length of military service in the army to nine months.
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European Parliament election final results in Greece
The European election results in Greece provide a mixed bag for all of the major political parties in the run up to the national elections due within the next year
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Subsidy for Greek household energy-efficient airconditioners
The Greek government hopes a subsidy of up to 500 euros, or 30 percent of the retail price will lead to the installation of 60 000 new energy efficient air conditioners over the ne
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More inspectors added
100 additional inspectors will be employed to catch fare evaders on public transport in Athens.
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Greek broadcasting regulator bans reality show ‘The moment of truth’
A Greek reality show has been been banned in Greece for being offensive and demeaning for participants.
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Judicial noose closing on Siemens scandal suspects
The Siemens bribery scandal saw two Siemens officials being hospitalised and remanded following their testimony, the wife and three daughters of a fugitive executive arrested and a
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Athens climate change conference leads to declaration
A UNESCO sponsored international conference on climate change in Greece led to the signing of the Athens Declaration on Vulnerable Children and Climate Change.
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Greek voters apathetic on EU Elections
Greek expatriate voters disillusioned and apathetic about this Sunday’s EU elections.
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Greeks indifferent to European elections
Greek polls suggest that 59% of Greeks are not interested in the upcoming European elections, a figure that has the two major political parties worried about a low voter turnout.
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Euro election television debate a drab draw
The leaders of the five major political parties in Greece took part in a staged television debate which had little impact on popular sentiment in the run up to the upcoming Euorpea