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BoG bomb claim points to return of Maziotis
Revolutionary Struggle, an urban guerrilla group that emerged over a decade ago, on Friday claimed its first attack in more than four years as a proclamation posted on the Indymedia website said that the organization planted the large car bomb that exploded outside the Bank of Greece on April 10.
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Merkel, Tusk to Discuss Polish 'Energy Union' Proposal
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is due to meet Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Berlin on Friday to discuss the prospects of an "energy union" proposed by Poland.
Tusk has recently reiterated calls for the establishing of a EU-wide union aimed at reducing energy dependence on Russia.
Lagarde, Merkel to meet in Washington on May 2 for talks on eurozone, Greece
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde is to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on May 2 in Washington for talks expected to focus on the broader economic situation in the eurozone in general and to touch on the Greek economy and on the prospects for a launch of talks on lightening Greece's debt burden.
Government looks to kick on
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Putin, Lavrov Warn Against Use of Army in Eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Ukraine was "on the verge of civil war" and described the actions of Ukraine's military in the east as "unacceptable".
Putin made the first comment during a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whereas the second was in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as RIA Novosti reported.
Samaras sees no need for third bailout
After a week that saw Athens successfully tap international bond markets for the first time in four years, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras essentially ruled out the need for a third loan program for Greece, insisting that the markets positive response to last week bonds issue is the first step toward the country emerging from its economic crisis.
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On visit to Athens, Merkel pledges action on Greek debt sustainability
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras (l) welcomes German Chancellor Angela Merkel (r) for a meeting at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, on Friday.
On her second visit to Athens in less than two years on Friday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged that the eurozone would discuss Greeces debt sustainability later this year.
Greece has more opportunities than difficulties, Merkel says in Athens
Greece has more opportunities than difficulties said German Chancellor Angela Merkel in her opening remarks at a meeting of Greek start-up companies during a one-day visit to Athens on Friday.
Highlighting sectors such as agriculture, tourism and services, Merkel spoke of the challenge of attracting funding and taking advantage of new technologies.
Obama Tells Merkel to be Prepared for Further Sanctions
US President Barack Obama has urged the European Union to be prepared for new sanctions against Russia.
In a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Obama "underscored the need for the United States, European Union, and other global partners to be prepared to meet further Russian escalation with additional sanctions", the White House revealed.
Explosion Near Greek Central Bank Rocks Athens
A car bomb exploded in front of the Central Bank building in Greece's capital Athens. Damage was reported on neighboring buildings and shops up to 200 meters away, but no-one was injured, according to Greek newspaper Kathimerini's English website.
The perimeter around the bank was sealed off by police.
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