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How the world sees Greece
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Chobani v Fage: What do the lawyers say on the Greek yoghurt war?
“The result will no doubt be welcomed by producers whose goods rely on a distinctive badge of origin” Sahira Khwaja “Even where a term is used which may ordinarily describe the product’s origin (such as ‘Greek’, ‘Swiss’ or ‘Champagne ...
'Greek' yoghurt firm loses battle
Chobani, a US-based yoghurt manufacturer, cannot label its products Greek in the UK as they're made in the US.
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John Stamos strips down and shows off Greek yogurt underwear on Good ...
Daily MailJohn Stamos strips down and shows off Greek yogurt underwear on Good ...Daily MailJohn will appear in a Super Bowl commercial for the greek yogurt with his former Full House co-stars Bob Saget and Dave Coulier. The three actors were on the morning talk show talking with hosts Robin Roberts, Josh Elliott and Lara Spencer, when John ...Dannon and Chobani go head-to-head at Super BowlDairyReporter.comall 25 news articles »
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UT sophomore launches Greek-focused social media app
UT The Daily TexanUT sophomore launches Greek-focused social media appUT The Daily TexanAri Gootnick, a sophomore advertising major, co-developed a new app, GreekLink, to better connect those involved in Greek life. Gootnick hopes the app will make communicating events in Greek life easier and aspires to eventually share it with ...
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Greek Bank Deposits Post First Annual Increase in Four Years
KathimeriniGreek Bank Deposits Post First Annual Increase in Four YearsBloombergGreek bank deposits rose 1.1 percent in 2013, the first annual increase since Greece triggered the euro area debt crisis in 2009. Deposits rose to 163.3 billion euros ($222 billion) in December, from 161 billion euros in November and 161.5 billion ...Greek bank deposits rise in December for second month in a rowKathimeriniGreek bank deposits rise in Dec. for second month in a rowReutersGreek private sector credit shrinks faster than euro zoneBusiness Times (subscription)all 6 news articles »
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Firefighters battle apartment fire in Greece
13WHAM-TVFirefighters battle apartment fire in GreeceRochester Democrat and ChronicleGreece firefighters responded to 94 Grecian Garden Drive about 8:40 a.m. after multiple calls came into 911 reporting a fire, said Randy Jensen, public information officer of the Ridge Road Fire District. The fire caused smoke damage to five total ...Greece crews battle fire and bitter weather13WHAM-TVFire at Grecian Garden Apartments in GreeceNews 10NBCall 3 news articles »
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French magazine suspected of 'censorship' by Greek voluntary health clinic
After initially telling Dr Yiorgos Vichas that a conference on 'Go for Democracy' would benefit f...
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Chobani loses ‘Greek yogurt’ legal battle in UK
Fage, the leading seller of Greek yogurt in Britain, launched the legal battle soon after New York-based Chobani launched their products in the U.K. in 2012. A judge ruled last year that Chobani’s “Greek yogurt” label misled customers, agreeing with ...
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Greece: Parliament OKs sale of 66% of power operator
(ANSAmed) – ATHENS, JANUARY 29 - Greek lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill for the privatization of Greece's Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE), as Kathimerini online reports. The bill foresees the sale of a 66% stake in the ...
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Greece crews battle fire and bitter weather
13WHAM-TVGreece crews battle fire and bitter weather13WHAM-TVGreece, N.Y. - Fire crews in Greece battled the bitter cold along with smoke and flames Wednesday. It took them 40 minutes to get a fire under control at an apartment complex on Grecian Gardens Drive. Everyone got out safely. One fire hydrant was ...Firefighters battle apartment fire in GreeceRochester Democrat and ChronicleFire at Grecian Garden Apartments in GreeceNews 10NBCall 3 news articles »
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What Foucault Would Have Said About Social Media
...8212;offer a series of interpretations of ancient Greek texts to examine the relation of the “self” to public truth-telling....
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Kosta's is more pizza, less Greek
It's not the most welcoming spot for a meal, but on the advice of a reader, we are at Kosta's Greek Style Pizza in Pompano Beach. Until owner Kostas Mantzouranis ... Later, by phone, Mantzouranis tells me that 80 percent of his business is ...
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Greece: Troika success story or a warning against too much austerity?
European Parliament (press release)Greece: Troika success story or a warning against too much austerity?European Parliament (press release)Much has happened since Greece approached its EU partners for help in dealing with the debt crisis engulfing the country in 2010. The needed loan came at the cost of having to cut social services, pensions and salaries in order to help lower its public ...
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The Greek Yogurt Ad Wars Get Bitey
DairyReporter.comThe Greek Yogurt Ad Wars Get BiteyBusinessweek (blog)The other battle in Super Bowl XLVIII — a pricey war of Greek yogurts — pits a graying John Stamos against a 1,400-pound Kodiak named Whopper. Vegas has yet to set odds. Yogurt upstart Chobani yesterday posted its 60-second Super Bowl commercial ...Dannon and Chobani go head-to-head at Super BowlDairyReporter.comall 12 news articles »
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Venizelos: EU presidency an opportunity to promote a new image of Greece
Greek ReporterVenizelos: EU presidency an opportunity to promote a new image of GreeceCapital.gr (press release)Holding the presidency of the EU is an opportunity for Greece to show its after-crisis face, Government Vice President and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos told European Parliament members at a meeting at the Greek parliament on Monday. According ...Venizelos: 'Neo-Nazis will be marginalized by Greek society'Greek Reporterall 3 news articles »
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Ukraine considers amnesty as former president warns of civil war
Leonid Kravchuk urges deputies to act with 'great responsibility' before parliament vote on granting amnesty to protesters
Ukraine's parliament is considering measures to grant amnesty to those arrested during weeks of protests, but possibly with conditions attached that would be unacceptable to the opposition.
Two amnesty proposals are up for a parliamentary vote on Wednesday, one of which says amnesty would be granted only if demonstrators left the streets and vacated buildings that they occupy.
Over the course of two months, anti-government protesters have established a large tent camp in the main square of Kiev and seized three buildings that they use as operations centres and sleeping quarters. They have also put up barricades of ice, wood and other materials.
Leonid Kravchuk, Ukraine's first-post independence president, urged deputies to come to an agreement on the amnesty issue, warning that the country was "on the brink of civil war".
"It is a revolution. It is a dramatic situation in which we must act with the greatest responsibility," Kravchuk – president from 1991 to 1994 – said to applause and a standing ovation.
One group of protesters clashed with another on Wednesday in an attempt to free a government building in the centre of Kiev, which they had seized. At least two protesters were injured.
Andriy Khoronets, an activist with the Svoboda party which represents more moderate protesters, tried to force members of the more militant Spilna Sprava group to vacate the agriculture ministry building as part of a compromise with the government.
"We must be seen as people who can fulfil one's obligations," Khoronets told the Associated Press outside the building. "There should be no anarchy."
On Tuesday, in what appeared to be a significant concession to the opposition, Yanukovych accepted the resignation of his hardline prime minister, Mykola Azarov, and his government. It remains to be seen whether the pro-Russian president will seek to include opposition figures in a new government and whether the opposition would agree. The central demand from the protesters is Yanukovych's resignation and early presidential elections.
Yanukovych also caved in on Tuesday to pressure from the opposition, Europe and the US by promising to scrap repressive legislation passed a fortnight ago curbing freedom of speech and assembly. Critics suggested they in effect ushered in a dictatorship.
The moves came after four rounds of talks between the embattled president and three opposition leaders.
Ukraine's parliamentary vote comes after the Nato secretary general, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, weighed into the tug of war for influence in the country on Wednesday morning, criticising Russia for pressuring Kiev not to sign a free trade pact with the EU.
"An association pact with Ukraine would have been a major boost to Euro-Atlantic security. I truly regret that it could not be done," Rasmussen told Le Figaro daily. "The reason is well known: pressure that Russia exerts on Kiev."
Rasmussen also condemned police violence against the protesters and pressed Ukraine's leaders to assert their independence, urging closer ties with Nato and the EU.
His comments came a day after the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, warned Europe to keep its hands off Ukraine, as Brussels sent its top foreign policy envoy, Catherine Ashton, to Kiev to try to mediate in the standoff.
Putin told a meeting of EU leaders: "The more intermediaries there are, the more problems there are. I am not sure Ukraine needs intermediaries." He pointedly noted that European leaders would have complained if Russia had sent envoys to mediate in the Greek crisis of the past four years.
"I can only imagine what the reaction would be if in the heat of the crisis in Greece or Cyprus, our foreign minister came to an anti-European rally and began urging people to do something. This would not be good," Putin said.
The street revolt against Yanukovych erupted in November after he reneged on free trade and political integration pacts with the EU, turning to Moscow, which offered him $15bn (£11bn) in loans and reduced energy prices.
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UPDATE 1-Greek private sector credit shrinks faster than in rest of euro zone
One silver lining was seen in consumer loans, where central bank figures showed net monthly credit growing by 63 million euros in December, the first rise in more than three years. ($1 = 0.7319 euros) (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos and Harry ...
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Fulham set to beat Arsenal, Liverpool & Chelsea to Greek sensation ...
Express.co.ukFulham set to beat Arsenal, Liverpool & Chelsea to Greek sensation ...Express.co.ukThe Greek club yesterday released a statement confirming that discussions would continue over a transfer worth at least £12m. It said: "There is still no definitive agreement with Fulham for Kostas Mitroglou. "Discussions will continue on Wednesday but ...Fulham On the Verge Of Completing £11.5m Deal to Sign Greek Goal Machine ...caughtoffsideAll Greek to MeVitalfootballFulham close in on GreekSportsDirect NewsSkySports -GlobalPostall 38 news articles »
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Funding from Unlawful Activities for Greek Student Housing Needs
Greek ReporterFunding from Unlawful Activities for Greek Student Housing NeedsGreek ReporterThe Greek Ministry of Education will receive four million euros of the total amount of 17.6 million euros derived from unlawful activities — money returned to the state from imposed penalties. Concerning the allocation of these funds, the Minister of ...
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Fulham in talks to sign £11m Greece striker Mitroglou
BBC SportFulham in talks to sign £11m Greece striker MitroglouBBC SportThe 25-year-old Greece international will cost around £11m and the Premier League strugglers hope to complete the deal before Friday's transfer deadline. The 6ft 1in Mitroglou has been in prolific form this season, scoring 21 goals in 23 appearances ...Football: Olympiakos denies Mitroglou move to Fulham a done dealGlobalPostall 38 news articles »
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Greece: EU lawmakers probe bailout enforcers
The San Luis Obispo TribuneGreece: EU lawmakers probe bailout enforcersThe San Luis Obispo TribuneA cyclists passes a mural named 'System of Fraud' in an inner city area of Athens, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014. The painting by the Greek street artist known as iNO features the face of ancient Greek lawmaker Solon. iNO is one of Greece's best known ...Greece to use cash seized from crime to help poorFort Worth Star Telegramall 31 news articles »
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Inspecting the inspectors: European lawmakers in Greece to check up on troika
Government and opposition party officials are meeting with a European Parliament delegation visiting Athens to investigate whether international bailout enforcers caused unnecessary hardship among Greeks.
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Greek bank deposits rise in Dec. for second month in a row
Greek bank deposits rose for a second month in a row in December thanks to an increase in business cash holdings, central bank data showed on Wednesday. Businesses and household deposits rose to 163.25 billion euros from 161.04 billion euros in November, the Bank of Greece said. Companies' cash holdings usually increase in December. Bank deposits had declined for five straight months up to ...
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Court Says Athens Mall Illegal
One of the most popular shopping spots in Greece, the Mall of Athens in the upscale northern Athens suburb of Maroussi, was built illegally, the Council of State, Greece’s highest court ruled. It was the second time the project that was originally designed to house foreign journalists for the 2004 Olympics has been ruled unlawfully […]
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Budget Office to Govt, Opposition and Troika: “Change, Or Else”
The Greek Parliament’s Budgetary Office (BO), responsible for monitoring how the Greek State’s budget is implemented, has issued its fourth quarter report for 2013 on the state of Greece’s fiscal and structural reforms. Progress on Fiscal Reforms On the upside, the BO report points out that “Greece is no longer the country with the highest deficits […]
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New 3.8 Earthquake Near Patras
A new earthquake was recorded shortly after 11:15 EET in the area of Patras. According to data of the Institute of Geodynamics at the Greek National Observatory of Athens, the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was located in the Corinthian Gulf between the localities of Kamares and Seliniatika […]
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Greek Primary Surplus Seen 1B Euros
With international lenders pressing Greece to speed up delayed reforms and find a way to close a hole in the 2014 budget as big as 1.4 billion euros ($1.94 billion) the Finance Ministry said a primary budget surplus for 2013 may exceed previous forecasts and top 1 billion euros ($1.37 billion), as officials cited latest […]
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PART 3: Greece resorts to food handouts as the Greek exit from the euro (Grexit) looms again
Meanwhile, Greece’s economy continues to collapse – it is calculated to shrink by 6.2% over 2012 – leading to a worsening ... By mid-September, Greece aims to reach an agreement about cutbacks for 2013-14. Preliminary reports by the central European ...
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Europe bounces on Turkey rate hike; miners up 1.4%; Greek stocks up 3%
Europe bounces on Turkey rate hike; miners up 1.4%; Greek stocks up 3%CNBC.comEurope bounces on Turkey rate hike; miners up 1.4%; Greek stocks up 3%. Text Size. Published: Wednesday, 29 Jan 2014 | 5:22 AM ET. Europe bounces on Turkey rate hike. Wednesday, 29 Jan 2014 | 3:00 AM ET. European equities were higher in morning ...and more »
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Troika made mistakes but was necessary for Greece, says MEP heading inquiry
KathimeriniTroika made mistakes but was necessary for Greece, says MEP heading inquiryKathimeriniMistakes have been made but the troika was necessary and it managed to prevent the bankruptcy of a number of European countries, Ottmar Karas, a European Parliament vice president and one of the MEPs leading an inquiry into the troika, tells Kathimerini.European Union demands more austerity in GreeceWorld Socialist Web SiteBudget Office to Govt, Opposition and Troika: “Change, Or Else”Greek ReporterEU officials impatient over Greek bailout talksWSAV-TVFrontier Postall 7 news articles »
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Greece as Political Time Bomb
Although Greece is an EC member, its finances and political system have the character of a banana republic. EC membership, though, enabled Greece to borrow far more money than any banana republic, such that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio is about triple ...
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Greek yields drop as Turkey eases emerging market tensions
Greek bond yields fell on Wednesday after a blockbuster move by the Turkish central bank to hike interest rates stalled an emerging market rout that has hit the euro zone's weakest member. Ignoring opposition from Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's central bank raised rates by far more than economists had forecast in a bid to lift the lira currency off record lows. This spilled over into ...
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European Union demands more austerity in Greece
European Union demands more austerity in GreeceWorld Socialist Web SiteThe “troika” of the European Commission, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and European Central Bank is stepping up its demands that Greece impose devastating austerity measures already agreed and to carry out even more. The penalty for not doing so ...and more »
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Putin warns Ashton not to take part in opposition rallies in Ukraine
Russia did not interfere in the "heat" of Greek protests over the eurozone crisis so the EU should stay away from opposition rallies in Ukraine, Valdimir Putin warns
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Free Yogurt! Yoplait invites you to a Greek Taste-Off in spirit of Super Bowl
Now, you know I'm not one to give a bad review, so I'm not going to sit here and list the bad ones. But, I will tell you about my favorite one, and even give you a chance to conduct ... since I had it out taking a photo of it anyway – and I love it ...
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Paspalas, Greece's all-day egg dish
Washington PostPaspalas, Greece's all-day egg dishWashington PostChoirosphagia might not be a holiday you've ever celebrated — whether due to nary an ounce of Grecian DNA, no sojourns to the Cycladic Islands or a no-pork dietary regimen. But the eating that takes place around it could otherwise incite a happy dance.
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Volatility Is Coming! Here's How to Hedge National Bank of Greece
Volatility Is Coming! Here's How to Hedge National Bank of GreeceDailyFinanceThe stress test results are introducing a lot of fear into the Greek banking market, causing less speculative investors to hold back from investing in this industry. However, if the results show a minimal need for additional capital at National Bank of ...Banking Stocks - National Bank of Greece (NBG), Barclays (BCS), Citigroup (C ...eFinance HubNotable Stocks - National Bank of Greece (NYSE:NBG), American International ...Gaining GreenNews Recap - Eldorado Gold Corp, Weatherford International Ltd(NYSE:WFT ...Techsonian (press release)all 7 news articles »
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Samsung exec to visit Athens, possible expansion suggested
Yoon Boo-Keun, co-chief executive officer at Samsung Electronics, is due to visit Athens on Thursday, Skai reported on Tuesday, saying that the high-ranking executive will be meeting with the Seoul-based company's representatives in Greece.
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Anti-smoking campaign planned for Greek schools
Less than two weeks after issuing a circular that urged local authorities to redouble their efforts to enforce a crackdown on smoking in public places, Deputy Health Minister Zeta Makri on Tuesday heralded a joint initiative with Athens Mayor Giorgos Kami... ...
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Greek gov't says cash recovered from bribes to go to health, education
The government confirmed on Tuesday that almost 18 million euros that has been collected in a special bank account where money recovered from bribes and other illegal activity has been deposited will be spent on health and education.
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The Mall in Maroussi is illegal, deems Council of State
The Mall, a shopping center in the northern Athens suburb of Maroussi, was built illegally, the Council of State ruled Tuesday.
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In Brussels, Samaras urges Putin to cut gas prices for Greece
A meeting on Tuesday between Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Russian President Vladimir Putin, their first in more than two years, presented the Greek leader with a chance to discuss the high cost of natural gas and to reaffirm interest from Russia in ... ...
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Slide continues in Athens bourse
The decline continued on Tuesday at the Greek bourse as investors found no reason for stock selling to stop given the increasing political risk and the problems in Turkey that had a major impact on National Bank due to its subsidiary, Finansbank.
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Primary surplus of 2013 ‘over 1 bln’
Greece’s primary surplus for last year will exceed 1 billion euros, a senior Finance Ministry official estimated on Tuesday, compared with a target of 812 million euros that the 2014 budget has included for 2013.
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FAGE wins court battle against Chobani
FAGE has won the final court battle in Britain against Turkish dairy firm Chobani over the use of the words «Greek yogurt».
The Court of Appeal of England and Wales rejected on Tuesday Chobani’s appeal against a decision banning the Turkish company from u... ...
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Chobani gets Fage fright, loses 'Greek Yogurt' appeal
The GrocerChobani gets Fage fright, loses 'Greek Yogurt' appealDairyReporter.comLast March High Court judge Mr Justice Briggs rejected Chobani's claim that English and Welsh consumers took the term 'Greek yogurt' to define a specific manufacturing process; if they did believe it came from Greece, Chobani added, this factor did not ...Chobani loses 'Greek yoghurt' appeal against FageThe GrocerChobani plugs its natural credentials in Superbowl ad featuring 'discerning bear'FoodNavigator-USA.comYoplait Greek to open up shop in New York City around the corner from ChobaniThe RepublicBusiness Insider -NorthJersey.comall 26 news articles »
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Chinatown in Greece: a bridge between the culture gap
Chinatown in Greece: a bridge between the culture gapCCTVChinese culture is spreading cross the world, and China Towns have always been the footholds. In Greece, Chinese stores and restaurants are not just the bringer of exotic taste and cheap products, they are now more like neighbours, and their fortunes ...and more »
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Vladimir Putin tells Brussels to stay out of Ukraine's political crisis
Russian president dismisses EU decision to send envoy to Kiev: 'The more intermediaries there are, the more problems there are'
President Vladmir Putin warned Europe to keep its hands off Ukraine on Tuesday, as Brussels sent its top foreign policy envoy to Kiev to try to mediate in the 10-week stand-off between President Viktor Yanukovych and the opposition on the streets.
Russia's intervention in Brussels followed Yanukovych's biggest concession to the opposition, the sacking of his hardline prime minister and government and a promise to repeal draconian laws criminalising protest and freedom of speech.
Putin met EU leaders for the first time since November's clash between the Kremlin and Europe over the future of Ukraine triggered the crisis in Kiev. Catherine Ashton, the EU foreign policy chief, took part in the meetings with Putin in Brussels then travelled to Kiev to try to mediate between the opposing sides.
"The more intermediaries there are, the more problems there are," Putin said. "I am not sure Ukraine needs intermediaries." He pointedly noted that European leaders would complain if Russia sent envoys to mediate in the Greek crisis of the past four years.
"I can only imagine what the reaction would be if in the heat of the crisis in Greece or Cyprus, our foreign minister came to an anti-European rally and began urging people to do something. This would not be good," Putin said. "I'm sure the Ukrainian people will sort this out and Russia is not going to interfere."
The president of the European council, Herman Van Rompuy, insisted Lady Ashton would seek to reconcile the two sides in Kiev on the basis of "democratic rules" and aim to prevent an escalation of violence.
Earlier, in what appeared a significant concession to the opposition, Yanukovych fired his hardline prime minister, Mykola Azarov, and his government. It remains to be seen whether the pro-Russian president would seek to include opposition figures in a new government and whether the opposition would agree. The central demand from the protesters is Yanukovych's resignation and early presidential elections.
Yanukovych also caved in to pressure from the opposition, Europe and the US by promising to scrap repressive legislation passed a fortnight ago curbing freedom of speech and assembly.
The moves came after four rounds of talks between the embattled president and three opposition leaders. The laws severely curtailed freedom of assembly, with critics suggesting they in effect ushered in a dictatorship.
"We revoked the laws against which all the country has revolted," Arseniy Yatseniuk, a prominent opposition leader, said after the parliamentary vote. He called on Yanukovych to immediately sign the repeal of the legislation into law.
The street revolt against Yanukovych erupted in November after he reneged on free trade and political integration pacts with the EU, turning to Moscow which offered him $15bn (£11bn) in loans and reduced energy prices.
While Van Rompuy and the EU commission president, Jose Manuel Barroso, stressed yesterday there was no contradiction between Ukraine's agreements with Brussels and Moscow, Putin made plain that his deal with Yanukovych was incompatible with Kiev's signing up to the EU's offers.
"We would most likely fail to maintain the preferential agreements with Ukraine if it signs the [EU] association agreement," he said. He added that Moscow's deal with Kiev did not depend on the shape of the new government to be formed, but stressed that the Kremlin would need to make sure it would be able to recoup the loans.
"We can't pretend that everything's all right when it's not allright," said Barroso.
The Russians and the Europeans agreed to set up a working group of experts to discuss the detail of the agreements being offered to Kiev by Brussels. That appeared to be a concession to Moscow since it was an early demand by Yanukovych rejected by the EU in November.
Azarov, who has described protesters as "terrorists", had offered his resignation. He said he hoped the move would help achieve a peaceful resolution to the crisis that has gripped the country for more than two months.
"The conflict situation which has come about in the country is threatening the economic and social development of Ukraine, creating a threat to the whole of Ukrainian society and to each citizen," he said.
The opposition responded cautiously, saying it was unclear who would replace him.
A former Ukrainian foreign ministry official said the Kremlin was exerting huge pressure on Yanukovych behind the scenes, urging him to deal more harshly with anti-government protesters. "Ukraine is out of money. If Russia stops financing Yanukovych, he will be unable to pay his loyal supporters," the official said.
It was Yanukovych's decision to accept Russian money – and to reject a partnership agreement with the European Union – that first prompted massive pro-European street demonstrations two months ago. Radical groups have since joined the protests, which have resulted in violent clashes, at least four civilians killed and parts of central Kiev transformed into a battle zone. Dozens of activists have been arrested and several prominent leaders have disappeared. Over the weekend the government mooted the idea of imposing a state of emergency.
On Tuesday, opposition leaders said they would not abandon their uprising until their main demands were met. The demands include Yanukovych's resignation, fresh presidential elections, and an amnesty for those rounded up by police in street protests.
"It's not a victory. It's just a step towards victory," Vitali Klitschko, leader of the UDAR party and former world boxing champion, said of Azarov's resignation. Klitschko also reaffirmed his wish not to work in a new cabinet. Yatseniuk had earlier turned down an offer by Yanukovych to become prime minister. "Under no circumstances will I ever agree to work in Yanukovych's government," Klitschko said, adding that a change of prime minister would not change the government system, which needed "to get a restart".
Pro-Yanukovych politicians did not support the sacking of Azarov, who has been head of the government since 2010 when Yanukovych took power. "This will lead to additional destabilisation in the country," said Oleg Tsariov, of the ruling Party of Regions.
Parliament was due to vote late on Tuesday on an amnesty for hundreds of arrested protesters. Yanukovych sought to tie the amnesty to opposition pledges that the protest would be called off. It seems unlikely that the decisions would placate the tens of thousands of protesters and prompt them to leave the streets and destroy dozens of barricades that protect the Kiev protest camp, now known as Euromaidan (Eurosquare), from thousands of police. "I'm sure our fight will go on," said Klitschko.
The leaders of four central European EU countries bordering Ukraine are to meet in Budapest on Wednesday to discuss the crisis.
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Greek Parthenon Frieze’s History Reinterpreted
For the past 230 years, the story sculpted on the frieze of the Parthenon, one of the most influential buildings in the western world, standing tall on the Athenian acropolis, has seemed fairly straight-forward. It was thought to depict a civic ...
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Record of Canadian Tourist Arrivals in Greece
According to recent data published by the Bank of Greece regarding non-residents arrivals from abroad, it appears that the country is a very popular destination among Canadians. The data shows that in the period January-September 2013, arrivals ...
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