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Why Obama’s visit to Athens is not just about Greek debt

November 16, 2016November 16, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency energy, Greece, Nato

The visit of the outgoing US President Barack Obama to Athens is going to go down as one of the

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Europe 

On final overseas trip, Obama reassures Europe

November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 VOANews Greece

Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama was in Greece Tuesday, bringing to Europe much sought assurances about the U.S. commitment to

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Europe 

Refugees set to shiver in tents as winter arrives in Greece

November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 VOANews Europe migrant crisis, Greece

A bleak winter beckons for many refugees and migrants trapped in Greece, with thousands left vulnerable to the elements. Aid

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Europe 

IMF shows Athens carrot and stick for debt relief

November 15, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, IMF

According to reports in the Greek press, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is ready to commit to remaining a part

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Europe 

Greek economy beating estimates, 0.5% growth in Q3

November 15, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) and the Greek Finance Ministry announced encouraging figures pointing to a positive turn in the

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Europe 

Greek government reshuffle announced

November 5, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili announced the composition of the new Greek cabinet in a television address on public broadcaster ERT,

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Europe 

Euro zone approves another massive bailout for Greece

October 25, 2016 VOANews euro zone, Greece

Officials with the Eurozone countries on Tuesday approved a 2.8 billion euro bailout for Greece, the third such bailout delivered

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian Foreign Minister on Erdoğan: No responsible politician should question borders

October 21, 2016October 23, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, Turkey

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov says that no responsible political should bring into question the current borders between countries in

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Europe 

Alexis Tsipras to begin marathon talks on Greek debt relief

October 19, 2016October 19, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will be in Brussels on October 20 to participate in a European leaders’ summit that will officially

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