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Keir Starmer to meet Greek PM amid hope of progress on Parthenon Sculptures
Meeting comes amid warming bilateral ties as officials in Athens adopt cautious but optimistic stanceWorld - Financial Times - 7 hours ago -
Former Greek PM expelled from ruling New Democracy party
Hardline nationalist Antonis Samaras ousted over persistent criticism of government policies. Former Greek prime minister and lawmaker Antonis Samaras was expelled from the ruling New Democracy ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Irish PM’s party drops six points in pre-election polls amid ‘Simon slump’
Fine Gael had looked sure of victory on Friday before Simon Harris’s disastrous interaction with care worker. Ireland’s election: the parties, the voting, the issues and the likely result ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
French PM abandons electricity tax rise amid pressure from far right
Michel Barnier makes concession over budget but may still face confidence vote. The French government has promised to scrap proposed tax increases on electricity as it scrambles to calm the far ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
UK police to investigate treatment of England fans
Local police in Athens are said to have used riot shields and tear gas to control England fans before the Nations League fixture with Greece.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Greeks go on general strike demanding higher pay
Ships docked at Greek ports, and railway and bus services were disrupted on Wednesday as workers joined a nationwide strike to demand higher pay.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
Is France heading for a Greek-style debt crisis?
Investors have been rattled by political paralysis and parlous public financesBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Why encouraging cruise ships to dock at Amorgos would be a Greek tragedy
A policy of restricting huge liners visiting popular Cyclades islands could have the unintended consequence of diverting mass tourism towards quieter islands. Imagine the perfect Greek island, a ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Former Greek opposition leader Kasselakis departs left-wing Syriza
Stefanos Kasselakis, a businessman who burst into Greek politics over a year ago, says he's leaving left-wing Syriza, the country’s main opposition party he had led, and forming his ownWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
Vardis Vardinoyannis, Greek business magnate and Kennedy family friend, dies at 90
Vardis JWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Greek and Turkish coast guards aim to boost cooperation against migrant smuggling
Senior Greek and Turkish coast guard officials have agreed to boost cooperation in restricting one of the main illegal migration routes into EuropeWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Vardis Vardinoyannis, Greek Tycoon With Ties to the Kennedys, Dies at 90
He built his family’s oil-refining operation into one of the largest companies in the country, and then used his wealth to benefit charitable causes.Business - The New York Times - November 13 -
Yiannis Boutaris, Vintner, Animal Defender and Greek Mayor, Dies at 82
A colorful figure in Thessaloniki, he tried to reconcile the city’s painful history with its Turkish and Jewish communities, and he extended a hand to his country’s foes.World - The New York Times - November 16 -
Former Greek premier Samaras is expelled from the ruling conservative party
Former Greek Prime Minister and lawmaker Antonis Samaras has been expelled from the ruling New Democracy party over his persistent criticism of government policiesWorld - ABC News - November 16 -
Greek police say they have seized explosives and weapons in an Athens apartment building
Greek police say they have seized explosives and weapons in a search of a storage area in an apartment building in AthensWorld - ABC News - November 20 -
Four dead in latest migrant shipwreck off Greek island of Samos
Greek officials say that four migrants, including two children, died when a boat struck rocks near the Greek island of SamosWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Spain's PM orders 10,000 troops and police to flood-hit Valencia
Spain's prime minister said the flooding that killed 211 people was one of worst in Europe this century.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
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We must stop smuggling gangs before they act - Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra £75m to police the UK's borders as he vows to "smash" criminal gangs.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister
Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
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Support for Ukraine 'iron-clad', PM tells Zelensky
The leaders met at a European summit in Hungary amid fears President-elect Trump might curb aid to Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Japan's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback
He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
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The Papers: PM 'defiant' on Ukraine and 'Clarkson's farmy army'
Fears of escalation in the Ukraine war and the UK farmer's protests feature on Tuesday's front pages.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
Warrant also issued for former defence minister Yoav Gallant over allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanityBusiness - Financial Times - November 21 -
People should intervene if they see women at risk of spiking, minister urges
Jess Phillips says people should ask women is "everything alright" if they appear unsafe during the Christmas party season.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul
The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Israeli secret services make arrests after leak probe in Netanyahu’s office
Articles alleging what Hamas was planning in Gaza appeared in British and German newspapers, sparking investigationBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
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From the archives: British PM Margaret Thatcher joins Face the Nation
In the midst of the Iran-Contra hearings on Capitol Hill, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher joined Face the Nation in July of 1987. Moderator Lesley Stahl asked the prime minister about how ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Mud and insults thrown as Spanish king and PM visit flood-hit town
King Felipe heckled in Paiporta, one of the municipalities worst affected by last week’s floods. Hundreds of people have heckled Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia, as well as the prime minister ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
PM responds to Sir Alan Bates after repeated requests
Sir Alan wrote to the PM twice in the past month, urging him to ensure victims receive full financial redress by March next year.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
