Greece
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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.
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Counter-terrorism officer struck down by gunmen
A counter-terrorism officer was shot and killed by a hooded gunman in Athens while protecting a woman in witness protection.
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The Acropolis Museum is for all humanity
The opening of the new Acropolis Museum has seen a renewed campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to 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