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Russian consul found dead in Athens home
Russia's consul in Athens was found dead in his downtown apartment late Monday.
The body of Andrei Malanin, 55, was discovered by a colleague from the consulate shortly before 6 p.m. at the diplomat's home on central Irodou Attikou Street. Malanin had reportedly not gone to work earlier in the day and did not respond to phone calls.
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Political truths and politics of truth
The truth is the least important matter in politics. It is widely believed that "the truth is the first casualty of war," but it is also true in peacetime.
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The Turkey tutorial to fear
Turkey is sinking ever deeper into trouble at home and abroad.
The dangers it faces concern not only its own people, its social cohesion and territorial integrity, but also provide lessons for the rest of the world.
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Unaltered spirit
While cabinet ministers have changed, the government's spirit remains unchanged in education.
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The end of a 'terrible year'
Global opinion leaders and observers of politics all agree that 2016 was a "terrible year." All have good reasons to complain: American liberals suffered from their grave presidential election defeat, British liberals suffered from the Brexit vote, and European liberals worry about the rise of the far right.
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Amid poverty surge, bus helps Greece's homeless
Outside the headquarters of Greece's governing political party is a moving snapshot of what a seven-year financial crisis can do to a country: A central Athens square where refugees rest, police chase petty criminals, and the homeless wait for meals handed out by charities.
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EU approves 7.3 million more for migrants in Serbia
The European Commission has approved 7.3 mln euros more for Serbia in aid for migration management.
The funds will go to the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Veteran and Social Affairs, the Commissariat for Refugees and Migration and the Ministry of Interior.
Greek scientist receives award from German Foundation for doctoral thesis
Anastasia Poulou, 28, received one of the nine awards issued by the German Korber Foundation for her doctoral dissertation on the theme of “Who is responsible for the shrinking of social services in Europe”.
Suspect who kicked woman on Istanbul bus for wearing shorts to undergo mental check
An Istanbul court on Dec. 21 ordered a suspect who injured a young woman on a public bus after kicking her for wearing shorts to undergo a mental examination at a forensic institution to determine if health issues played a role in the assault.
Welcome to the age of global reckless driving
Donald Trump will become U.S. president in a few weeks. The silence is deafening. I feel a deep anxiety around the globe, twisting and turning under the surface. Trump has already made more than a few blunders just during the transition period.
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