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Greek workers are among the poorest in Europe

04-05-2026 ATHENS: When the conservative New Democracy party came to power in Greece in 2019, it promised a work-driven economy that would grow by 4 percent a year and elevate living standards after a decade of austerity. In an appeal to the productive, non-state economy, Kyriakos Mitsotakis became prime minister, …

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India to see more heatwave days in May

04-05-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cooler days and warmer nights in most parts of the country and above-normal heatwaves in some parts, in its monthly outlook forecast for May 2026. The IMD said above-normal heatwave days in the foothills of the Himalayas, eastern …

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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

04-05-2026 BEIJING: China will scrap tariffs for all African countries from Friday except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan. As of December 2024, China had already implemented a duty-free policy for 33 least-developed African nations. The policy now covers 53 countries, and will be in place until 30 April 2028. …

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