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Schaeuble happy with Greece’s progress
Germany’s finance minister told Greeks to stop lobbying for more debt forgiveness, as it’s not in their interest.
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Samaras: VAT in the catering sector to drop to 13% from August
The implementation of this measure would bring in higher revenues to both business and the state, says Samaras.
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Greek Prime Minister “caught” swearing at himself
Antonis Samaras has been caught swearing on camera during a long-awaited announcement on tax relief.
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Greek Parliament passes multi-bill
Austerity measures will include thousands of public-sector job cuts and transfers, demanded by the country’s creditors.
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Tourism in Greece can create 360,000 jobs in next eight years
Such a prospect would generate revenues of 18-19 billion euros on an annual basis.
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Judges to rule on parliament vote to indict ex-finance minister of Greece
Papaconstantinou is to be indicted for breach of faith and for altering an official document, the so called Lagarde list on tax evasion.
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LEGO Acropolis constructed in Sydney
The LEGO exhibition at Sydney University shows the Acropolis both as it was in fifth century BC and as it is today, as a popular tourist attraction.
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Carr reaffirms FYROM name issue despite award
The senator sympathised with the Greek community, saying the government hasn’t changed its stance.
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Turkey government desecrates the Church of Agia Sophia
This is the second time in recent years that the Turkish government has converted a unique Christian church into a mosque.