Tuesday, Feb. 09, 2010
Politics
Tax policy tweaked as strike action looms (eKathimerini)
PM stands by citizenship for immigrants (eKathimerini)
Size of public debt catches up with Greece (Guardian)
Society
Law to protect Asopos River from toxic waste (eKathimerini)
Synagogue gets backing (eKathimerini)
Gang of six used stolen IDs to take out loans (eKathimerini)
Greeks Support New Measures, Oppose Pension Move, Poll Shows (Business Week)
Greeks protest against synagogue attacks on Crete (Earthtimes)
Tensions Expected at Bulgaria-Greece Border over Blockade (Novinite.com)
Diaspora
A Byzantine church in North London (ChristianToday)
Kirk-Giannoulias head into general election for Senate (Daily Herald, IL)
Deep fryer looked at in fire that destroyed Greektown restaurant (Chicago Sun-Times)
Fire controlled at popular Greek eatery Costa's on Near West Side (Chicago Sun-Times)
Papadakis Taverna in San Pedro is nearing its last dance (Los Angeles Times)
Services
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Greek fuel truck owners have gone on strike accusing petrol companies of failing to honour a new transport fee agreement. The truck owners claim petrol companies agreed to pay them higher transport fees in a deal reached ten days ago, but have failed to pay up. National Economy Minister Nikos Hristodoulakis says the strike action is unjustified, as the truck owners have already received two separate increases this year. It's feared the unexpected action may jeopardize fuel supplies to the islands and some mainland regions during the peak summer holiday season. Development minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos has offered government mediation to resolve the dispute.
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