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Syriza leader Tsipras says Greeks not foreign interests should decide future

The Greek opposition leader Alexis Tsipras has told supporters in Athens it’s time for the people, not foreign interests, to determine their future –

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Greece facing fresh general election after MPs fail to choose president

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Greek MPs in final attempt to pick a new president and avert snap election

Greek members of parliament vote on Monday for a final time to elect a new president and head off a snap general election the prime minister warns

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Greek MPs begin voting in close contest to choose next president

MPs in the Greek parliament have held the first of three possible rounds of voting in a close contest to choose the country’s next president. Prime

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Greek MPs divided over austerity as crucial vote looms

The Greek parliament embarks on a three-stage vote to elect a new president. If they reject the government's nominated candidate, the country faces an election that could see the left voted into power

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Irish youngster honoured in Greece

A 10-year old boy from County Armagh in Northern Ireland has been honoured by the Greek Sports Journalists’ Association after striking up a

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Greece: government condemns 'terrorist' attack on Israel embassy in Athens

The Greek government has condemned a pre-dawn, drive-by gun attack on the Israeli embassy in Athens. “Any terrorist attack hitting at the heart of

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Athens erupts in riots over killing of a teenager by police six years ago.

Fierce clashes between police and protesters took place in Athens on Saturday on the anniversary of the killing of a teenager by police six years

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Turkish PM visits Greece amid tensions over Cyprus energy rights

The Turkish Prime Minister has begun his two-day visit to Greece amid tensions over energy exploration rights around Cyprus. Ahmet Davutoglu called

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Anarchists torch cars in Athens over demand for university classes

A group describing themselves as anarchists have clashed with police in Athens, They torched three cars and a bus as well as setting fire to

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'The Murderess': a Greek tragedy with a modern twist

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Anniversary protest marred by night clashes in Athens

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Revealed: Europe's capital cities where it's hardest to be a foreigner

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Amal Clooney weighs in on Greek battle for Parthenon Marbles

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Αmal Alamuddin Clooney gets back to work in Greece

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Athens Olympics 2004: Ten years on, many venues remain unused

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Greek firm refuses to refuel Syrian peace envoys' plane

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Greek central bank chief received bullets in mail

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Video: Iranian immigrant in Greece has ear bitten off in racist attack

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Greece: Former minister sentenced to 4-year suspended imprisonment