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Right wing thugs attack migrant squatters’ camp
A protest by Greek neo-Nazi group, Chryssi Avghi, against migrants squatting in an abandoned building led to a series of clashes in the streets of central Athens.
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Road worthy tests for michanakia
Scooters and motor cycles in Greece will be required to undergo a roadworthiness test every two years as of 2010.
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No jobs, so Greek Masters’student numbers swell
A survey reveals that Greek university students do not believe that a undergraduate degree is sufficient to enhance their life and employment prospects.
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Pavlidis vote in Parliament five short of indictment
Greek MP Aristotelis Pavlidis escaped facing corruption charges when a motion in the Greek Parliament to lift his political immunity fell five votes short of being passed.
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EKEME referred to Auditor General
La Trobe University has referred the former National Centre for Hellenic Studies and Research to the Victorian Auditor-General for investigation.
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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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SA Parliament says ‘yes’ to genocide motion
A motion calling for the recognition of the Armenian, Pontian and Assyrian genocides was passed unanimously by the South Australian Parliament.
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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.