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First election debate: no clear winner
The first Greek election debate, which involved the leaders of the six political parties with parliamentary representation, lasted over three hours but yielded no clear winner.
Dialogue –
The dubious election
John Psaropoulos argues that the calling of the early elections in Greece is based on factors which mitigate against the election of a government with a mandate for seeing Greec
Dialogue –
Brumby cleans way for election
The sacking of the Brimbank Council is about clearing the electoral slate in the run-up to the State election in Victoria in 2010, according to Dr Nick Economou.
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Greece win bronze at European Basketball Championships
Greece are ranked third in Europe after narrowly defeating Slovenia in the bronze medal playoff match European Basketball Championships in Poland
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Poll has PASOK forming stand-alone government
PASOK enjoy a 6% lead in the polls which, should it be repeated on election day, will guarantee PASOK the ability to form a majority government.
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Greek PM: ‘We remain steadfast on path of responsibility’
Karamanlis launched a strident attack on PASOK at a New Democracy rally in Serres last week.
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Eirini holding Pluto
Major renovations at the National Archaeological Museum saw the re-positioning of the statue depicting Eirini holding Pluto atop the museum’s main entrance.
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Leaders accelerate Cypriot talks
Demetris Christofias and Mehmet Ali Talat have agreed to accelerate the pace of their talks in an effort to forge a solution to the issue of Cyprus.
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OIympic Airlines reveal plans for rebirth on October 1
The operation of the newly privatised Olympic Airways as of October 1 will see 21 aircraft serving local and international routes, according to Marfin CEO, Andreas Vgenopoulos.
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Greek Foreign Minister meets with US ambassador ahead of talks with Hillary Clinton in NY
Dora Bakoyannis met with the US ambassador, Daniel Speckhard, in preparation for her upcoming meeting with Hilary Clinton.