Articles by Georgios Christidis

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Secret Athens Report: Berlin Owes Greece Billions in WWII Reparations
Georgios Christidis – Der Spiegel, 15 Apr 2013

A top-secret report compiled at the behest of the Finance Ministry in Athens has come to the conclusion that Germany owes Greece billions in World War II reparations. The total could be enough to solve the country’s debt problems, but the Greek government is wary of picking a fight with its paymaster.

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Debt Crisis: Wealthy Greeks Still Don’t Pay Taxes
Georgios Christidis – Der Spiegel, 5 Nov 2012

Average Greeks are reeling under the strict austerity measures passed in order to balance the country’s budget. Top earners, on the other hand, continue to evade the tax man. Most of the self-employed in Greece significantly underreport their earnings, whereas shipping magnates enjoy generous exemptions.

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