Greece come back to beat 10-man Nigeria 2-1
Greece came back from a goal down to beat Nigeria 2-1 in the World Cup on Thursday after the African team had to play with 10 men.
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Greece players have money stolen from hotel
Three members of Greece’s Soccer World Cup squad had cash stolen from their hotel rooms in Durban, a team official said on Thursday.
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Asia warned of spill-over from European crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Asia on Wednesday of potential spill-overs from the European debt crisis.
It’s all Greek
Greece coach Otto Rehhagel said that for his team to have success in the World Cup it must put in a 100% effort.
IMF funds heading for Greece as unions protest
Greece on Wednesday was to receive a first dose of a bailout loan agreed with the EU in exchange for austerity cuts which are sparking new protests.
Anger engulfs Athens
Protesters’ fury turns fatal as the Greek capital buckles under unrest.
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EU, IMF agree $1-trillion emergency fund
Policymakers unleashed a rescue package worth about $1-trillion to stabilise markets and prevent the Greek debt crisis from destroying the euro.
Weathering the storm
The property sector is poised to reap the benefits of
an improved economic climate, writes <b>Ben Kelly</b>.
Fears of Greek contagion sweep global markets
Greece’s economic crisis sent shivers of fear through global markets on Thursday over concern it could spread like wildfire through Europe and beyond.
Greeks to ramp up protests, euro hit by contagion fear
Greece is likely to grind to a halt on Wednesday as protests intensify against draconian measures to secure financial aid.
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Greece promised rescue package, but investors wary
European nations aim to formally launch the biggest financial bail-out of a country this week and hope it will bring calm to the markets.
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Greece erupts in violent protest
Athens erupted into violence as traditional May Day festivities turned into a bitter protest against draconian austerity measures.
Papandreou: Greek rescue a matter of national survival
The Greek prime minister, George Papandreou, on Friday called the country’s austerity programme a matter of national survival.
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Greek debt crisis: Europe feels shockwaves
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday Greece’s international bail-out must be accelerated for the sake of the entire eurozone.
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Greece in limbo will keep markets volatile
Until investors have an idea of exactly how much money Greece will receive from the European Union and the IMF, uncertainty will weigh on markets.
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Aboard ‘sinking ship’, Greeks await EU-IMF lifeline
Greece put itself and the EU in uncharted waters this week by becoming the first eurozone country to ask for a loan lifeline involving the IMF.
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G20 wary of overconfidence as Greece cast long shadow
G20 leaders said they had secured a economic recovery but were wary of overconfidence as Greece’s crisis put the focus on worsening public finances.
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Europe divided on aid to Greece before summit
European leaders sent out conflicting signals at the weekend over aid to Greece, with Angela Merkel urging Athens to solve its debt problems alone.
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After seemingly coming from nowhere to triumph at UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) EURO 2004, Greece have continued to defy the odds.
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Violent protests rock Greece
Greek police clashed with demonstrators protesting sweeping budget cuts on Friday.
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G7 talk on Greece fails to soothe investors
The euro and growth-linked currencies fell on Monday as investors unwound risky trades amid growing worries about eurozone’s debt problems.
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Baklava for peace
A Greek café in the heart of Turkey signals a thaw in relations.
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Bomb hits Athens stock exchange
A powerful van bomb caused major damage on Wednesday to the Athens stock exchange.
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Firefighters claim victory in Athens inferno
Firefighters claimed victory on Tuesday over a devastating wildfire that ravaged the outskirts of Athens.
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Fires near Athens recede after three-day inferno
Firefighters were beating back wildfires on Monday that have swept through homes and huge swathes of forest near Athens, forcing thousands to flee.
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Greek flight lands safely after bomb threat
An Aeroflot flight from Athens to Moscow turned back in mid-air on Monday after receiving an anonymous bomb warning.
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Greek police fire tear gas at rioters
Police guarding the Greek Parliament on Thursday fired tear gas at 5 000 protesters taking part in the latest rally in Athens.
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Greek rioters target Acropolis
Greek demonstrators on Wednesday put up two banners around the base of the Acropolis to protest the police killing of a teenager on December 6.
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Greek riots deepen public debt strain
The unrest that has gripped Greece for nearly two weeks has also complicated efforts to service the country’s debt, it was reported on Tuesday.
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A battle outside, and it’s raging
Greece stands open-mouthed as rioting triggered by the death of a schoolboy rips through the country’s cities.
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Clashes outside Parliament as strike grips Greece
Protesters threw fire bombs at police outside Parliament on Wednesday during a strike which paralysed Greece and piled pressure on the government.
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Crisis talks to end Greek riots
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis began emergency talks on Tuesday on ways to halt rioting that is threatening the country’ government.
