Greece told to sell off islands and artworks

The call for a Big Fat Greek Auction came on the eve of crucial talks between Angela Merkel and the George Papadreou Two senior German MPs have demanded that Greece sell off some of its islands, historic buildings and art works as a condition of receiving a financial lifeline from the EU. The call for a Big Fat Greek Auction – which would also include ancient artefacts and stakes in state-owned ...

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