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Energy is 'game changer' in new Cyprus peace drive

Greek- and Turkish-Cypriot leaders meet Tuesday to relaunch talks on ending the island's division after a nearly two-year break, with optimism that the energy card could provide a breakthrough.

Energy is 'game changer' in new Cyprus peace drive
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In Greece, recovery starts with fast food and coffee

Graphics artist and part-time barmaid, Mariza Papasmiria struggled for years juggling her two jobs, working seven days a week for 1,600 euros ($2,200) a month.

In Greece, recovery starts with fast food and coffee
Kefalonia, Greece. Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org
Strong earthquake rattles Greek island

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the Greek island of Cephalonia in the Ionian Sea early Monday, the the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

Strong earthquake rattles Greek island
Kerry praises Greece for tough economic choices

US Secretary of State John Kerry praised the Greek government Friday for making "tough choices" to resolve the country's economic crisis and said he believed the situation was improving.

Kerry praises Greece for tough economic choices
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Greek bronzes raise hope of revival in southern Italy

Two remarkably life-like Greek bronze statues have gone on show in the same Calabria region in southern Italy where they were found by an amateur diver 42 years ago.

Greek bronzes raise hope of revival in southern Italy
Greece's Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras. ©Reuters/Francois Lenoir
Greece eyes return to bond markets in 2nd half of 2014

Bailed-out Greece is hoping to return to bond markets in the second half of 2014 -- but only if growth and a primary budget surplus permits, its finance minister said Sunday.

Greece eyes return to bond markets in 2nd half of 2014
Europe's 'crisis after the crisis' poses uncertainty in 2014

Is Europe on the verge of a popular uprising? The question was asked by one of Greece's most respected newspapers as another year of painful austerity drew to a close.

Europe's 'crisis after the crisis' poses uncertainty in 2014
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With $65 bn in debt, is Puerto Rico America's Greece?

Laden with debt, its economy in recession: Is the US territory of Puerto Rico poised to become another Greece?

With $65 bn in debt, is Puerto Rico America's Greece?
Greece suspends state aid to neo-Nazi party

The Greek parliament has adopted a measure suspending state aid to the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party, after six of its lawmakers faced charges in a high-profile probe of the group's alleged criminal activities.

Greece suspends state aid to neo-Nazi party
Mosque and school spark new feud between Turkey and Greece

Greece and Turkey, which share a history marred by bitter territorial disputes and Christian-Muslim feuds, are at loggerheads once again over religion.

Mosque and school spark new feud between Turkey and Greece
Bailouts still key issue as eurozone finance ministers meet

Eurozone finance ministers meet in calmer times Friday but still need to ensure bailed-out member states meet their targets amid growing speculation some will need more help to get back on track.

Bailouts still key issue as eurozone finance ministers meet
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Greek coroner receives letter bomb, no injury: police

A Greek coroner involved in terrorism investigations escaped injury on Sunday after a letter bomb he received went off.

Greek coroner receives letter bomb, no injury: police
Greece may need new bailout of 10bn euros

Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras said that if Greece required a new bailout in 2014, it would be a "much smaller" package of around 10 billion euros with no austerity conditions attached.

Greece may need new bailout of 10bn euros
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Hundreds of homes deemed unfit after Greek quakes: officials

Hundreds of homes in rural central Greece have been deemed unfit for habitation after a wave of quakes this week.

Hundreds of homes deemed unfit after Greek quakes: officials
Obama: Greece needs policies focused on growth and jobs

US President Barack Obama called Thursday for more growth-oriented policies in Greece, saying the austerity has not been adequate to revive the country's battered economy.

Obama: Greece needs policies focused on growth and jobs
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IMF approves 1.7 bn euro loan payout to Greece

The International Monetary Fund released 1.72 billion euros ($2.29 billion) in aid for Greece on Monday after completing a review of the country's performance under the international rescue program.

IMF approves 1.7 bn euro loan payout to Greece
Greek deputies approve reform bill tied to EU-IMF loans

Greece's parliament early on Thursday narrowly approved a sweeping bill of reforms tied to the country's next tranche of EU-IMF loans.

Greek deputies approve reform bill tied to EU-IMF loans
Greek PM faces week of protests over new austerity bill

Greece's prime minister faces protests this week over a bill that must pass for the country to receive a fresh tranche of EU-IMF aid.

Greek PM faces week of protests over new austerity bill
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Arrests in Greece over letter bomb: police

Two men were arrested in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, late on Thursday in connection with a botched letter bombing earlier this month.

Arrests in Greece over letter bomb: police
US intelligence targeted Italy and France embassies: report

France, Italy and Greece were among 38 "targets" of spying operations conducted by US intelligence services, according to documents leaked to the Guardian newspaper by fugitive former CIA operative Edward Snowden.

US intelligence targeted Italy and France embassies: report