Farmer blockade at Greek-Bulgarian border eases – reports
After a week of extensive traffic disruption at the border crossings between Bulgaria and Greece, the blockade imposed by Greek
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Greek government caught in lose-lose situation
The Greek government seems to have become trapped in an “impossible” situation as its negotiations with creditors appear to be
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General strike against pension reform brings Greece to standstill
Thursday’s general strike called by the largest trade unions in the country, private sector workers union GSEE and public sector
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Bulgaria seeking ‘solution’ to Greek farmers’ blockade of border crossings – Foreign Minister
Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov said on February 2 that authorities in Sofia were using all available diplomatic channels to
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Greece kicks off difficult week of talks with creditors, pensions top agenda
Greek government officals held their first meeting on Monday as part of the first review of the country’s bailout program
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Disruptions expected due to general strike on February 4 in Greece
Almost all unions in Greece are to participate in the general strike against the social security bill – and the
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Greece, quadriga begin talks on first bailout review
The top officials of Greece’s “quadriga” of creditors arrived in Athens over the weekend for talks with the Greek government
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33 migrants die as boat sinks off Turkey
At least 33 migrants, including children, drowned and about 75 were rescued after a boat transporting them to the Greek
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Migrants and refugees have crossed the Med to Europe at a rate of 2000 a day so far in 2016 – IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on January 29 that it estimates that 55 528 migrants and refugees crossed
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