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Russian bonds reinforced Karamanlis seeks closer ‘strategic’ ties in warm talks with Putin in Moscow Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis yesterday threw his weight firmly behind Russian President Vladimir Putin during an exceptionally cordial meeting in Moscow where the two leaders agreed to boost bilateral ties, particularly in the crucial energy sector.

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Shoppers facing sky-high prices

Figures made public yesterday suggest that Greek consumers are paying up to almost 200 percent more for basic foodstuffs than shoppers in other parts of Europe.

Smoking threat in public spaces

The air in Greek bars and other closed public spaces can pose a health risk as it often contains pollution particles hundreds of times above the recommended safety level, a new book by scientists and health experts warns.

Law fails to protect Hymettus

Environment and Public Works Minister Giorgos Souflias admitted yesterday that a law passed in 1978 to protect Mount Hymettus, northeast of Athens, from rampant construction is full of loopholes.

Greece bristles at Turk claims

Relations between Greece and Turkey appeared to enter a prickly phase yesterday as Athens lodged an official complaint with Ankara over a posting on the Turkish joint chiefs of staff website...

Study sees increase in clubbers’ cocaine use

One in four Athenians aged between 15 and 30 has taken cocaine at least once, claims a study carried out by Greek scientists last year.

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IN BRIEF

More than 40 migrants, 4 suspected traffickers detained by authorities : Authorities said yesterday that they have detained more than 40 illegal immigrants over the past two days...

Somali, 15, arrested near Parthenon with heroin and hashish on him : A 15-year-old has been arrested on the grounds of the archaeological site of the Acropolis on suspicion of dealing drugs, police said yesterday...

Customers to pay one euro extra : Taxi fares increased by 1 euro yesterday after cabbies added the annual Christmas bonus to their fee...

Robbers wanted : Police said yesterday that they are searching for two men, aged 49 and 52, in connection with a robbery at a jewelry store in a hotel in Kavouri, southeastern Athens, in January...

Christmas in Athens : Pavilions hosting 19 non-governmental organizations will be unveiled at Kotzia Square...

Rhodes rape : A Rhodes prosecutor yesterday forwarded to a local magistrate the file of a 50-year-old islander...

Appeals courts : Justice Minister Sotiris Hatzigakis wants to create six new in Greece, it was revealed yesterday...

Extortion charges : Two Chinese nationals were yesterday indicted for the extortion and grievous bodily harm of a fellow countryman...

Conviction upheld : A Thessaloniki appeals court yesterday upheld a conviction against a 28-year-old man found guilty...


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EDITORIAL

Seizing new opportunities Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis's visit to Russia and the signing of the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline deal mark the final step in Greece's lengthy diplomatic drive. This effort began under Constantine Karamanlis (during the trying Cold War years, what's more), was continued by PASOK and is now finally bearing fruit. Greece belonged and will continue to belong to the West, but it is located at that - beneficial to our interests - crossroads that allows it to form a bridge to the East. We should take full advantage of this geo-economic edge and consider the fact that every political party has applied this strategy as praiseworthy.

COMMENTARY

Why Erdogan is hesitating The way things have worked out, this could be an ideal time for rapprochement between Athens and Ankara. Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have been given a second mandate, face no real opposition and enjoy a close personal relationship. Seasoned observers say that such a combination has not been seen since the 1980s, when Andreas Papandreou and Turgut Ozal tried to reach an historical compromise in Davos. It is furthermore certain that Karamanlis would like to go down in history as the man who achieved an agreement on the dispute over territorial waters.

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