Cyprus: Bailout Crisis Threatens Access to Banks

Global Voices 2 months ago Region: Cyprus

If you are in Cyprus, your life's savings hangs in the balance, as the government deliberates a controversial €10 billion  [1]bailout agreement reached with the Eurogroup [2] that puts the country's saving deposi... more

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Greece: Criticism of Politicians During Theophany Celebration

Global Voices a year ago Region: Greece

Written by Veroniki Krikoni This article is part of our special coverage “Europe in Crisis“. In Greece, January 6 is the national holiday of Theophany, traditionally known as Phota (”ligh... more

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In Greece, Wave of racist attacks on immigrants in Athens

Global Voices 2 years ago Region: Greece

Written by Asteris Masouras, Global Voices In the past days, right-wing extremists in Athens, Greece have launched pogrom-like attacks on immigrants in the downtown Athens area. It began on May 10, 2011, one day after a... more

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