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Europe hasn't even begun to tackle its problems yet
In order to deal with its economic problems and further develop, Europe needs to deregulate its market and cut bureaucracy, but it does exactly the opposite, Chris Clarke, from Nottingham Trent University Business School told RT.
In Clarke’s opinion, Europe is not even making an attempt to do the right thing to turn-around its economic woes.
RT: Greece is the worst-hit in these latest figures and...
Public confidence in EU at record low levels
The harsh spending cuts by the EU governments have triggered massive protests in many European countries. The file photo shows anti-austerity protesters marching towards the Greek parliament in Athens.
New data show that public confidence in the European Union has dropped to record low levels in six biggest EU countries amid high unemployment rates and a deepening recession in Europe.
According to...
Greek Village Calls Golden Dawn To Protect Them From Gypsy Crimes
The incompetence and indifference of local police have caused citizens of Trapezonti Laconia (near Sparta) to seek support from the people’s protectors, Golden Dawn. Gypsy violence, sex attacks, and theft has plagued the beautiful town, with its most vulnerable citizens such as women, the elderly and children, afraid to leave their homes. Community leaders contacted Golden Dawn division Sparta...
Homeless people hold march in Greece
A homeless man in Athens
Homeless people in Greece have staged a silent march, calling on the government to provide them with healthcare and improved social services.
The protestors took to the streets of central Athens on Friday, urging the authorities to provide basic medical and sanitation facilities.
The demonstrators were carrying placards reading, “We have no slogans. We have demands.”
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Greece's unemployment rate hits 26.4%
People wait outside an unemployment bureau in the Greek capital, Athens.
Official figures show that the unemployment rate in Greece rose above 26 percent in December 2012, as the country embarks on its sixth year of recession.
The Greek statistics office ELSTAT announced on Thursday that the unemployment rate hit 26.4 percent in December, which is five percent more than the data registered in 2011.
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Floods sweep through Greece and Italy, 1 dead
Unusually heavy rains have caused floods in Greece and southern Italy with torrents of water strong enough to carry away vehicles. One woman died of shock after being trapped in her car surrounded by raging waters.
In Athens a woman in her 20s died of a heart attack prompted by a shock when she became trapped in her car by floodwaters. Another woman was rescued from her stranded vehicle as streams...
Human intelligence is declining according to Stanford geneticist
Ever can’t help but think you’re surrounded by idiots? A leading scientist at Stanford University thinks he has the answer, and the bad news is things aren’t likely to get any better.
Dr. Gerald Crabtree, a geneticist at Stanford, has published a study that he conducted to try and identify the progression of modern man’s intelligence. As it turns out, however, Dr. Crabtree’s research led...
Greek pensioners protest austerity cuts
Greek pensioners shout slogans during a march in central Athens to protest against the government’s austerity measures.
Greek pensioners have demonstrated in Athens to protest against the government’s harsh austerity measures and highlight the consequences of the program on their life.
On Thursday, hundreds of elderly braved the heavy rain in the capital and marched to the country’s Labor...
EU moving towards break-up
An analyst says the European Union members will not reach an agreement on the bloc’s next seven-year budget, paving the way for its breakup, Press TV reports.
“…When we’re moving into a triple dip recession all around, when top of the agenda for most of the countries is austerity measures, budget cuts and trying to pay off the national debt, the likely of getting people to agree to a trillion...
Greek parliament approves tax hikes
Greek lawmakers have approved a new tax legislation intended to increase government revenues by 2.3 billion-euro (3 billion USD) in the following months.
The new tax bill was approved with the support of the majority of the lawmakers in the 300-member parliament early on Saturday.
The new legislation aims to tax any income above 42,000 euros (56,000 USD) per year at 42 percent.
The passage of the...
Greece unemployment rate hit 26.8 percent in October
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras arrives at the Finance and Development Ministry in Athens for a meeting with the Development minister, January 9, 2013.
New official data show that Greece’s unemployment rate increased to 26.8 percent in October as the eurozone country witnesses a sixth year of recession.
“Unemployment in October 2012 was 26.8 percent, compared with 19.7 percent in October...
Boat sinks off Greek island, 20 illegal immigrants dead
A boat of illegal immigrants on its way to Greece
At least 20 bodies have been retrieved following an incident where a small boat carrying illegal immigrants traveling to Greece capsized near the eastern island of Lesvos.
Officials say the National Greek Coast Guard has found the bodies at sea and is searching for survivors.
The boat reportedly departed from the Turkish coast, carrying at least 27...
Greece unemployment rate jumps to 26 percent
Jobless Greeks wait outside an unemployment bureau in the capital Athens.
The official Greek unemployment rate has risen to 26 percent as the near-bankrupt eurozone country heads toward a sixth year of recession.
The Greek statistics office ELSTAT announced on Thursday that the jobless number rose to 1.295 million in September, pushing up the unemployment rate from 25.3 the previous month and 18.9...
Thousands of Greek communists protest the Gaza war at Israeli embassy
A protest marking the anniversary of the deadly suppression of a 1973 student uprising in Greece turned into a massive anti-Israeli demonstration in the capital Athens, Press TV reports.
On Saturday, communist protesters gathered at the Athens Polytechnic before marching on to the Israeli embassy in protest against its ongoing killing of Palestinians in Gaza.
On November 17, 1973, students held a...
Mega strike hits Europe
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Protesters in Barcelona burn two police cars forcing officers to respond with rubber bullets. Several people injured.
2200 GMT: A group of protesters have set a barricade on fire on Madrid’s Santa Maria de la Cabeza street, El Pais reports.
1945 GMT: At least 118 people have been detained across Spain, according to El Pais. At least 40 have been injured, 18 of them police officers.
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