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  1. In EU, Athenians least satisfied with city life but becoming happier
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    Society

    While residents of Athens are the least satisfied with life in the city compared to those... from the EU’s statistical arm has found. When asked if they were satisfied with living in their city... Eurostat data showed Athenians are warming to the city they call home. Compared with 2012, satisfaction

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  2. Episode 8 - Athens: An ancient city grappling with modern problems

    Agora

    In this episode, we take to the streets of our home city, Athens, to get an idea of what... and bicycle lanes to the heart of the city. The addition has caused controversy and criticism. Phoebe... for residents, as well as visitors, without sanitizing the city and losing its flawed, but appealing, identity

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  3. Greek stocks end week flat as Friday’s strong rebound erased earlier losses
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    Economy

    The Greek equity market moved sideways this week, ending almost flat (-0.1 percent), while trading volumes were softer than the previous week. The ESM decision to freeze the implementation of short... on Friday virtually flat from the end of the previous week. Overall, Greek stocks have gained 4.5 percent

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  4. Clash over refugees in central Athens prompts warnings of far-right resurgence
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    in Athens. One particular flashpoint emerged at Victoria Square, in a run-down area near the city centre... of Skaramangas and Schisto just outside the city. Although the authorities were keen to present... in a move linked to the ongoing pedestrianisation of the city centre, but widely interpreted as an attempt

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  5. Greek stocks remain flat during week, banks underperform

    Economy

    The Greek equity market traded sideways amid muted sessions this week, ending flat compared to the previous week’s closing. S&P affirmed last Friday evening Greece’s ‘B-/B’ ratings with a stable outlook, reflecting its view that the government is meeting, albeit with delays, the terms of the third

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  6. CPI stays flat in December, falls by 0.8 pct in 2016
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    month. In addition, the goods’ index stayed flat, while the services’ index edged up 0.1 percent

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  7. Greece seeks better relations with Albania as wariness of Turkey grows
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    PoliticsForeign Policy

    in the Turkish city of Edirne for more than a month after accidentally crossing the border while... described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a “sultan.” He also tried to distance himself

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  8. From soup kitchens to school meals, demand for welfare in Athens is surging
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    Society

    The City of Athens has conducted the first ever survey of people using its welfare services, including soup kitchens, and the findings of its report provide further cause for concern about the social... most worryingly, the City of Athens survey also found that the number of families asking

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  9. Q1 gg primary cash balance shows 2.5 bln surplus but 2014 arrears grow

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    , although flat month on month, hospital’s arrears showed the second biggest year to date rise at 200... loans by 2.07 billion and EFSF/ESM/IMF loans’ redemptions of 611 million. The gross debt structure

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  10. Primary budget surplus 923 mln short of target in Jan as revenues fall by 18.4 pct

    Economy

    expenditure to remain almost flat (-0.1 percent) in 2015. Interest payments, which are historically low... to 622 million, slightly above the 611 million target. One of the first interventions announced

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