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Five arrests, fear of conspiracy link
The five people arrested, including a German woman, have been charged by Greek authorities for involvement in a terrorist group.
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Greek unemployment rate surges
In a sign that the recession in Greece is taking its toll, unemployment surged to a multi-year high in October and is forecast to go higher this year.
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Immigration rules become law
Greece’s parliament has approved an overhaul of immigration rules designed to tighten screening procedures for asylum seekers.
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All change for Greek public transport
Widespread changes have been announced for public transports in Greece in an effort to cutback on signficant losses.
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Greece welcomes new talks on FYROM
Greece has expressed satisfaction with UN special mediator on the FYROM name issue Matthew Nimetz’s scheduling of a meeting with the Greek and Fyrom representatives at the name tal
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Greek pupils top in OECD in extra-curricular reading
Although not exceptionally studious, young Greeks lead Europe in extra-curricular reading.
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Greek Mayor arrested over tollway protests
Greek police arrested the mayor of Stylida, located 215 kilometres (133 miles) northwest of Athens on Tuesday, after he used an excavator to remove portions of a highway guardrail
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Greece to sue Germany over war compensation
Greece will sue Germany at the International Court of Justice to seek compensation for war crimes committed by Nazi forces in Greece during the Second World War.
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Merkel supports Christofias’ efforts on Cyprus solution
German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave her full support to President Demetris Christofias’ efforts to solve the Cyprus problem.
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Aftermath of floods hit home
Chris Kazonis from Brisbane shares what confronted him when he returned back to his home after the flooding.