Greece
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Pavlidis inquiry undecided
The parliamentary committee of inquiry into the Pavlidis affair was split on whether the former Minister should have his political immunity removed and face corruption charges.
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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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Inbound arrivals drop 16 percent
Athens Airport has suffered a significant decrease in inbound tourism over the last 12 months.
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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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Aristotle’s park
Steps have been taken by the Greek government to protect the archeological park where the philosopher Aristotle had his wrestling school.
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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
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2009 Tourism ads refreshed
Greece’s new international tourism campaign for 2009 was launched last week by the Tourism Development Minister Costas Markopoulos.
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European Union court orders Poms: Pay for or return occupied land
A European Court of Justice ruling could leave thousands of Britons with homes in northern Cyprus liable to return their properties to Greek Cypriots or to pay them compensation.
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Greek PM’s two days in Cyprus a grand success
The two day visit of the Greek Prime Minister, Costas Karamanlis, and his wife Natasa to Cyprus reinforced the strong relationship between both countries.
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Wife saves day
The wife of the Greek Prime Minister came to the rescue of a journalist during their visit to Cyprus.