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25,000 new state jobs Employment program includes part-time public sector work The government is hastening the introduction of part-time employment in the public sector and is expected to hire 25,000 people in this way in the next few months.

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International spotlight on the economy

The European Commission's prediction that the public deficit in 2004 will be 2.4 percent - double that forecast by the government in its draft budget - has caused political turbulence.

Parliament breaks old taboo

Not without misgivings, Greek MPs agreed yesterday to lift the parliamentary immunity of five of their colleagues, opening the way for their prosecution for speeding, involvement in a traffic accident, and perjury. Another five MPs will not be prosecuted, as their alleged crimes were deemed to be linked with their political activities.

Socialists enlist top party critic

The ruling Socialists' most prominent party rebel, former minister Theodoros Pangalos, has been appointed joint head of PASOK's campaign for re-election, a top official said yesterday.

Ray of hope for Halki seminary

Turkey should reopen the Halki seminary for Orthodox priests off Istanbul in order to prove its democratic credentials, Turkish Education Minister Huseyin Celik said yesterday.

Top N17 judge claims time is running out

The head judge at the ongoing November 17 terrorism trial yesterday berated defense counsels for deciding to join in a lawyers' strike next week.

IN BRIEF

Archaeologists attack plans for Olympic event at ancient stadium : The Association of Greek Archaeologists yesterday attacked plans, leaked by Athens 2004 officials on Wednesday...

4.7 Thessaloniki tremor ‘no cause for concern,’ experts say : An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck Nea Mesimvria...

Turkish jets violate Greek air space : Seven formations of Turkish fighter jets yesterday violated the Athens Flight Information Region eight times...

Street markets : Street fruit and vegetable market opening hours will be extended...

Fatal shootings : Police in Attica and Crete were yesterday investigating two fatal shootings...

Rio-Antirio crossing : Seamen on ferries at the are to stage a 24-hour strike...

KAT station : Piraeus-bound trains on the Piraeus-Kifissia urban electric railway (ISAP) will not be stopping at the KAT station...

Murder : A 78-year-old grocery store owner was found dead in her store...

Cold spell : Temperatures dropped to as low as 0C (32F) in Nevrokopi...

Bank robbery : A man and a woman made off with 13,300 euros following an armed raid...


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EDITORIAL

Concealed crisis Over the past five years, Kathimerini's editorial page has repeatedly emphasized the fact that Greece is in a state of hidden fiscal crisis and that in perpetuating the myth of a «strong economy» the government is merely deluding itself. Kathimerini has backed this claim with a plethora of evidence - both official and unofficial - coupled with the plain observation that the near-zero deficits are contradicted by the rise in public debt and the expenditure on interest payments.

COMMENTARY

Migrants and pragmatism Now that the media have milked the «flag controversy» to the full, it's time to scratch below the surface. First, however, we need to make one thing clear: In the case of top students who are foreign, it's only the person who carries the flag who may have a problem, not the flag itself. He's the one to identify himself with a national symbol, and not vice versa. Cases like that of Odhise Qena (who wanted to carry the flag) should be welcomed. The problem is that the unchecked inflow of illegal migrants has created a climate...

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