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After Assad's Fall, Syrian Opposition Flag Unfurled At Athens Embassy
The Syrian opposition flag was unfurled at the Syrian embassy in Athens on Sunday, hours after Islamist-led rebels declared they had taken Damascus, ending the rule of President Bashar al-Assad.
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Germany's Help To Ukraine Amid Russia War: Soviet Weapons
Germany will deliver infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) to Greece so that the government in Athens can pass on Soviet-style weapons to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.
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Tens Of Thousands Of Greeks Protest Over Macedonia Name Row
Tens of thousands of Greeks staged a mass rally in Athens on Sunday, urging the government not to compromise in a festering name row with neighbouring Macedonia.
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Protesting Greek Farmers Clash With Riot Police
Clashes broke out outside the Agriculture Ministry in central Athens on Friday as thousands of farmers from across Greece headed to the Greek capital for a two-day protest against the government's plans to impose new tax hikes and reform the pension system.
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Greek Farmers Head For Athens For Protest Against Taxes
Farmers from across Greece have begun gathering in Athens for a two-day protest against the government and its plans to impose new tax hikes and pension charges.
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John Kerry Confident Greece Will Keep Up Reform Effort
The US Secretary of State says he expects Greece's government will keep on track with reforms needed to revive its crisis-battered economy, and has offered Washington's support in the task.
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Greek Government Wins Confidence Vote Before First Bailout Review
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' government comfortably won a confidence vote early on Thursday, starting a race to pass key reform laws before Athens undergoes a crucial first review of its international bailout.
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4,300 Migrants Arrive in Athens as Government Holds Crisis Talks
The Greek government was set to hold talks Wednesday on the huge numbers of migrants landing on its shores, as some 4,300 more people arrived in Athens overnight, most of them Syrian refugees.
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Alexis Tsipras Asks Greeks For Outright Majority in September Vote
Greece's ex-prime minister Alexis Tsipras called today for voters in upcoming snap elections to give his radical left Syriza party a "strong mandate" to lead the crisis-hit nation.
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Greece to Hold Early Elections on September 20
Greece is likely to hold early elections on Sept 20, a Greek government official told reporters on Thursday.
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Ferry Packed With Syrian Refugees Heads for Greek Mainland
A passenger ship carrying hundreds of Syrian refugees was heading to the Greek mainland from islands in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday amid confusion over its final destination and the fate of passengers.
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Syrian Refugees Register on Greek Ship Docked at Kos
Scores of Syrian refugees who recently arrived on the Greek island of Kos began registering early Sunday on a ship sent by the government following tensions over a huge influx of arrivals.
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Germany Skeptical Over Greece Bailout Deal Despite PM Tsipras' Confidence
Greek lawmakers will hold an emergency parliament session today for a crucial vote on ratifying a hurriedly-concluded bailout deal, but Germany - Europe's de facto paymaster - has cast doubt on the agreement.
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Greek Parliament Tables Vote on Bailout Deal
Greece's parliament tabled a crucial vote on ratifying the text of a third international bailout agreement between Athens and its creditors late on Tuesday, the parliament said on its website.
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Greek Bailout to Total 'Around' 85 Billion Euros: Athens
Greece's third bailout, whose technical details were agreed to with international creditors on Tuesday, will total "around 85 billion" euros over three years, the Greek government said.
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After Assad's Fall, Syrian Opposition Flag Unfurled At Athens Embassy
The Syrian opposition flag was unfurled at the Syrian embassy in Athens on Sunday, hours after Islamist-led rebels declared they had taken Damascus, ending the rule of President Bashar al-Assad.
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Germany's Help To Ukraine Amid Russia War: Soviet Weapons
Germany will deliver infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) to Greece so that the government in Athens can pass on Soviet-style weapons to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.
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Tens Of Thousands Of Greeks Protest Over Macedonia Name Row
Tens of thousands of Greeks staged a mass rally in Athens on Sunday, urging the government not to compromise in a festering name row with neighbouring Macedonia.
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Protesting Greek Farmers Clash With Riot Police
Clashes broke out outside the Agriculture Ministry in central Athens on Friday as thousands of farmers from across Greece headed to the Greek capital for a two-day protest against the government's plans to impose new tax hikes and reform the pension system.
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Greek Farmers Head For Athens For Protest Against Taxes
Farmers from across Greece have begun gathering in Athens for a two-day protest against the government and its plans to impose new tax hikes and pension charges.
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John Kerry Confident Greece Will Keep Up Reform Effort
The US Secretary of State says he expects Greece's government will keep on track with reforms needed to revive its crisis-battered economy, and has offered Washington's support in the task.
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Greek Government Wins Confidence Vote Before First Bailout Review
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' government comfortably won a confidence vote early on Thursday, starting a race to pass key reform laws before Athens undergoes a crucial first review of its international bailout.
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4,300 Migrants Arrive in Athens as Government Holds Crisis Talks
The Greek government was set to hold talks Wednesday on the huge numbers of migrants landing on its shores, as some 4,300 more people arrived in Athens overnight, most of them Syrian refugees.
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Alexis Tsipras Asks Greeks For Outright Majority in September Vote
Greece's ex-prime minister Alexis Tsipras called today for voters in upcoming snap elections to give his radical left Syriza party a "strong mandate" to lead the crisis-hit nation.
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Greece to Hold Early Elections on September 20
Greece is likely to hold early elections on Sept 20, a Greek government official told reporters on Thursday.
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Ferry Packed With Syrian Refugees Heads for Greek Mainland
A passenger ship carrying hundreds of Syrian refugees was heading to the Greek mainland from islands in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday amid confusion over its final destination and the fate of passengers.
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Syrian Refugees Register on Greek Ship Docked at Kos
Scores of Syrian refugees who recently arrived on the Greek island of Kos began registering early Sunday on a ship sent by the government following tensions over a huge influx of arrivals.
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Germany Skeptical Over Greece Bailout Deal Despite PM Tsipras' Confidence
Greek lawmakers will hold an emergency parliament session today for a crucial vote on ratifying a hurriedly-concluded bailout deal, but Germany - Europe's de facto paymaster - has cast doubt on the agreement.
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Greek Parliament Tables Vote on Bailout Deal
Greece's parliament tabled a crucial vote on ratifying the text of a third international bailout agreement between Athens and its creditors late on Tuesday, the parliament said on its website.
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Greek Bailout to Total 'Around' 85 Billion Euros: Athens
Greece's third bailout, whose technical details were agreed to with international creditors on Tuesday, will total "around 85 billion" euros over three years, the Greek government said.
