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Triggering protests...
An employee of OTE telecom carries a banner saying 'Raus' (German for 'out') in central Athens... |
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EDITORIAL |
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A national system for health
It is no coincidence that, according to data published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Greeks appear to spend more on private healthcare than any other nation in the world.
A recent study carried out by the University of Athens has underscored the shortcomings of the National Health System, or ESY, in terms of organization as well as financing.
So while Greece has the largest number of doctors per capita, it also has the smallest number of nursing staff. |
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What you see; what you get
Everyone is looking for a new idea, a new, uncorrupted face amid a slew of cliches and burnt-out faces in our political life.
In this sense, Alexis Tsipras adds a fresh note to a tired scene. He does not hail from a political dynasty, he is young and his manner is very relaxed.
He is young, at least in terms of years, because whenever I hear him speak or read an interview with him, I can't really say that I'm struck by the youthfulness of his ideas. |
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