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By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | February 17th, 2004 | Trackback

The president dissolved parliament and called new elections for March 7, whereupon the country’s largest trade union umbrella group announced it would greet the new government with a nationwide strike March 31. Such strikes are common occurrences in Greece, but they can wreak havoc with transportation and other key public services.

The U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki was closed until further notice Feb. 13 because of an undisclosed telephone threat. Several arson attacks have occurred in Thessaloniki since June, and two occurred the day the consulate closed.

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Greece

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | February 11th, 2004 | Trackback

Driving has become safer in Greece in the past four years, according to the governmentÂ’s Public Order Ministry. The number of deaths in traffic accidents in 2003 dropped about 3 percent from 2002, but was down almost 24 percent from 2000. Likewise, the number of fatal accidents was down almost 4 percent from 2002, and almost 25 percent from 2000. The ministry believes that its awareness program about traffic safety is partly responsible for the improvement.

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