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At least two die in flooding near Athens
Nov 15, 2017 09:47Heavy overnight rain flooded towns near Athens on Wednesday, killing at least two people, trapping others in their homes and cars and shutting schools.
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Greek health workers protest against new legislation
Oct 11, 2017 16:54Public health workers have taken to the streets of Athens to protest against legislation that would introduce new civil service evaluation procedures.
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Media workers go on 24-hour strike in Greece over health care fund
Sep 26, 2017 09:42Greek media workers have started a 24-hour strike in protest at a possible government cut in health care funds as part of the austerity measures Athens is taking to secure a fresh bailout from its European lenders.
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IMF approves $1.8bn loan for Greece
Jul 21, 2017 09:34The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.8 billion loan to Greece but says Athens can receive the loan only if it gets debt relief from its European creditors.
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Turkish freighter comes under Greece's fire after ignoring warnings
Jul 04, 2017 02:57The Greek coast guard has fired on a Turkish freighter after the ship failed to comply with an order to dock at a port in the Aegean Sea.
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Letter bomb wounds ex-Greek prime minister
May 26, 2017 03:52Former Greek Prime Minister Loukas Papademos sustained light wounds on Thursday after an envelope bomb blew up in his car in central Athens.
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Greek police, protesters clash over new austerity measures
May 19, 2017 03:19Police and protesters clashed in the Greek capital, Athens, on Thursday as lawmakers approved new unpopular austerity measures, including pension cuts and tax hikes.
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Greeks protest against new austerity cuts
May 17, 2017 12:13Thousands of Greeks demonstrated on Wednesday against a new round of austerity cuts in a 24-hour general strike that disrupted travel and shut down public services.
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General strike over new cuts paralyzes Greece
May 17, 2017 12:13Labor unions in Greece have staged a 24-hour strike across the country against new austerity measures demanded by the country’s international creditors, causing major disruptions in travel and public services.
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Greek unions protest against Sunday trading hours
May 07, 2017 13:04Hundreds of people have gathered in central Athens to protest against plans to increase Sunday trading hours in a rally organized by unions and communist groups.