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Qatar Covers Nude Statues, Greeks Take Them Back
April 30, 2013 A traveling Greek exhibit on the Olympics included two ancient statues of nude young men. That didn't go over so well in the conservative Muslim emirate.
The Salt
Don't Call It 'Turkish' Coffee, Unless, Of Course, It Is
April 27, 2013 Throughout the region that was once the Ottoman empire, people make coffee pretty much the same way: using coffee beans ground into a fine powder, then boiled in a little brass pot. But ordering "Turkish" coffee today doesn't go over well in some Balkan or eastern Mediterranean countries that have some lingering anti-Turkish feelings.
The Two-Way
Greek Parliament OKs Austerity Budget
November 11, 2012 The move is the final hurdle for the beleaguered country to get a massive $40 billion international bailout. Greece would go bankrupt without the money, but saving the country is becoming economically and politically ever more difficult.
Shots - Health News
Malaria Creeps Back Into Greece Amid Health Budget Cuts
October 26, 2012 After decades of being malaria-free, Greece is seeing a spike in malaria cases. And it's showing up in communities where the disease has never been seen before. Fewer resources for mosquito control and medications are fueling the reappearance of the forgotten disease, health workers say.
The Salt
Greek Olive Oil Woes Echo Country's Broader Economic Challenges
September 25, 2012 Greek businessmen say the country has never managed to properly market its prized olive oil. They say many of the country's business practices will have to change if it is to become a player on the world market.
The Two-Way
Trucks Full Of Cash: U.S. Firms Make Plans For Greece Euro Exit
September 3, 2012 European leaders have vowed to keep the eurozone intact, but U.S. companies are making contingency plans in case Greece is forced to leave the currency union. Bank of America Merrill Lynch, for instance, has looked into moving cash into Greece so clients can continue to pay local employees.
Planet Money
Watch: Planet Money Live At The 92nd Street Y
July 12, 2012 Clips from last month's live show: Chana sells a bond, Jacob barters in a world without money, and everyone plays periodic table bingo.
The Two-Way
Vigilantes Are Targeting Immigrants In Greece, Human Rights Watch Says
July 10, 2012 The watchdog group says beatings are becoming all-too-common as some groups take out their frustrations on newcomers. Amnesty International has also recently released a report criticizing Greek police for excessive violence against migrants.
The Two-Way
Greek Workers Find Ancient Highway In Subway Dig
June 25, 2012 A Greek city's new subway project has led to the discovery of an ancient road made of marble that was laid nearly 2,000 years ago. The road in Thessaloniki is made of paving stones that show signs of use by both horse-drawn carriages and local children, the AP reports.
Planet Money
Would Greece Leaving The Eurozone Make Greek Yogurt Cheaper?
June 20, 2012 Johnny Johnson posed this question on our Facebook page. Here's our answer.
The Two-Way
Greece Has New Prime Minister
June 20, 2012 New Democracy party leader Antonis Samaras has been sworn in. He framed last weekend's election as a referendum on keeping the euro as Greece's official currency.
The Two-Way
Spain's Borrowing Costs Soar; Latest 'Ominous Sign' In Europe
June 19, 2012 Investors are demanding sharply higher rates. That's adding to the pressure on world leaders to do more to get Europe's financial crisis under control.
