Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras announced cuts on Saturday to unpopular taxes introduced at the height of Greece's debt crisis, in a bid to show that over four years of austerity are finally nearing an end.
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Government sees positive results from negotiations. (Photo : Reuters)Greece Prime Minister talks about 8. 1 Billion Euro Bailout The Greek government led by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras was hopeful as talks commence regarding the release of funds by the IMF or the International Monetary Fund, the European Union and the European Central Bank.
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