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Athens (Greek: Αθήνα, Athína IPA: /a'θina/) is the capital and largest city of Greece and the birthplace of democracy. Named after goddess Athena, Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world with a recorded history of at least 3,000 years. Today, the Greek capital is a bustling and cosmopolitan metropolis with an urban population of 3.1... Full Article

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ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: Members of the public walk beneath a giant mural based on Albrecht Durer's 'Praying Hands' on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of...
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  1. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: Members of the public walk beneath a giant mural based on Albrecht Durer's 'Praying Hands' on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 hour ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: Members of the public walk beneath a giant mural based on Albrecht Durer's 'Praying Hands' on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of...

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  2. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A woman walks past graffiti depicting a young girl trying to reach stars from the EU flag on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 hour ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A woman walks past graffiti depicting a young girl trying to reach stars from the EU flag on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of...

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  3. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A sales assistant looks out from her shop on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget cuts in order to approve the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 hour ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A sales assistant looks out from her shop on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget cuts in order to approve the...

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  4. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A man sits on his scooter as he waits on the street on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget cuts in order to... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 hour ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A man sits on his scooter as he waits on the street on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget cuts in order to...

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  5. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A man walks past graffiti featuring a woman clutching a bag of euros on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 hour ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A man walks past graffiti featuring a woman clutching a bag of euros on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget...

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  6. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 17: The Parthenon is bathed in light from the setting sun on February 17, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget cuts in order to... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 hours ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 17: The Parthenon is bathed in light from the setting sun on February 17, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget cuts in order to...

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  7. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A general view of the Acropolis Museum, which was co-financed by the Greek government and the European Union's Regional Development Fund, on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. In 2004 the Olympics returned to Greece, the birthplace of the ancient and... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 hours ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A general view of the Acropolis Museum, which was co-financed by the Greek government and the European Union's Regional Development Fund, on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. In 2004 the Olympics returned to Greece, the birthplace of the ancient and...

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  8. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A woman walks past a derelict building and the Acropolis Museum (R), which was co-financed by the Greek government and the European Union's Regional Development Fund, on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. In 2004 the Olympics returned to Greece, the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 hours ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A woman walks past a derelict building and the Acropolis Museum (R), which was co-financed by the Greek government and the European Union's Regional Development Fund, on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. In 2004 the Olympics returned to Greece, the...

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  9. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A couple walk through the 2004 Olympic Games Complex on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. In 2004 the Olympics returned to Greece, the birthplace of the ancient and modern Olympic Games, however the legacy of the Games has been called into question with... Getty Images logo Getty Images 53 minutes ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A couple walk through the 2004 Olympic Games Complex on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. In 2004 the Olympics returned to Greece, the birthplace of the ancient and modern Olympic Games, however the legacy of the Games has been called into question with...

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  10. Greeks gather in front of the parliament in Athens against the austerity measures on February 18, 2012. Greek protesters expressed a 'thank you' message to all who participated in international day of solidarity with the Greek people, gathering in capitals around the World. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 hour ago

    Greeks gather in front of the parliament in Athens against the austerity measures on February 18, 2012. Greek protesters expressed a 'thank you' message to all who participated in international day of solidarity with the Greek people, gathering in capitals around the World.

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  11. A woman holds a sign reading in French 'Thank you, all Greeks are grateful to the French patriots' on February 18, 2012,during a demonstration in front of the parliament in Athens against recent austerity measures approved by the Greek government. Greek protesters displayed 'thank you' ... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 hour ago

    A woman holds a sign reading in French 'Thank you, all Greeks are grateful to the French patriots' on February 18, 2012,during a demonstration in front of the parliament in Athens against recent austerity measures approved by the Greek government. Greek protesters displayed 'thank you' ...

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  12. Women hold plackards while participating in a protest against the austerity measures in front of the Parliament in Athens on February 18, 2012. Greek protesters expressed a 'thank you' message to cities and nations who participated in international day of solidarity with the Greek... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 hour ago

    Women hold plackards while participating in a protest against the austerity measures in front of the Parliament in Athens on February 18, 2012. Greek protesters expressed a 'thank you' message to cities and nations who participated in international day of solidarity with the Greek...

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  13. A protester raises a Greek flag during an anti-austerity rally in front of the parliament in Athens February 18, 2012. Greece's cabinet tackled on Saturday how to implement austerity demanded by the EU and IMF as a 130-billion-euro ($171-billion) rescue seemed within reach, while the... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    A protester raises a Greek flag during an anti-austerity rally in front of the parliament in Athens February 18, 2012. Greece's cabinet tackled on Saturday how to implement austerity demanded by the EU and IMF as a 130-billion-euro ($171-billion) rescue seemed within reach, while the...

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  14. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: An immigrant girl plays with a toy gun and sword as she stands with her father on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 hour ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: An immigrant girl plays with a toy gun and sword as she stands with her father on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's...

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  15. A policeman stands guard in front of a presidential guard during an anti-austerity rally in Athens February 18, 2012. Greece's cabinet tackled on Saturday how to implement austerity demanded by the EU and IMF as a 130-billion-euro ($171-billion) rescue seemed within reach, while the... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    A policeman stands guard in front of a presidential guard during an anti-austerity rally in Athens February 18, 2012. Greece's cabinet tackled on Saturday how to implement austerity demanded by the EU and IMF as a 130-billion-euro ($171-billion) rescue seemed within reach, while the...

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  16. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A poster depicts a caricature of former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou surrounded by marijuana leaves on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 hour ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 18: A poster depicts a caricature of former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou surrounded by marijuana leaves on February 18, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny...

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  17. Protesters hold placards featuring the word "Amsterdam" as they want to thank protesters who rallied in other European countries in solidarity with Greek people in front of the parliament in Athens February 18, 2012. Greece's cabinet tackled on Saturday how to implement austerity... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    Protesters hold placards featuring the word "Amsterdam" as they want to thank protesters who rallied in other European countries in solidarity with Greek people in front of the parliament in Athens February 18, 2012. Greece's cabinet tackled on Saturday how to implement austerity...

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  18. Protesters hold placards that read in Italian and German " we are all together" in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens on Saturday, Feb. 18 2012. A few hundred protesters gathered in front of the Greek Parliament to protest against austerity measures. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 hours ago

    Protesters hold placards that read in Italian and German " we are all together" in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens on Saturday, Feb. 18 2012. A few hundred protesters gathered in front of the Greek Parliament to protest against austerity measures.

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  19. A protester throws a piece of wood at riot policemen guarding the Greek Parliament in Athens on Saturday, Feb. 18 2012. A few hundred protesters gathered in front of the Greek Parliament to protest against austerity measures. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 hours ago

    A protester throws a piece of wood at riot policemen guarding the Greek Parliament in Athens on Saturday, Feb. 18 2012. A few hundred protesters gathered in front of the Greek Parliament to protest against austerity measures.

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  20. A protester holds a plackard that reads in Italian " we are all united " in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens on Saturday, Feb. 18 2012. A few hundred protesters gathered in front of the Greek Parliament to protest against austerity measures. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 hours ago

    A protester holds a plackard that reads in Italian " we are all united " in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens on Saturday, Feb. 18 2012. A few hundred protesters gathered in front of the Greek Parliament to protest against austerity measures.

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  21. A protester wearing a Greek national flag stands in front of riot policemen guarding the Greek Parliament in Athens on Saturday, Feb. 18 2012. A few hundred protesters gathered in front of the Greek Parliament to protest against austerity measures. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 hours ago

    A protester wearing a Greek national flag stands in front of riot policemen guarding the Greek Parliament in Athens on Saturday, Feb. 18 2012. A few hundred protesters gathered in front of the Greek Parliament to protest against austerity measures.

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  22. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 17: A woman sleeps on an underground train in the Acropolis Station on February 17, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget cuts... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 17: A woman sleeps on an underground train in the Acropolis Station on February 17, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget cuts...

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  23. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 17: Members of the public use the underground train network on February 17, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget cuts in order... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 17: Members of the public use the underground train network on February 17, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed budget cuts in order...

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  24. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 17: Graffiti adorns the wall of an open air car park in the Psiri district on February 17, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 17: Graffiti adorns the wall of an open air car park in the Psiri district on February 17, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of Greece's proposed...

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  25. ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 17: Replica models of ancient Greek statues on display in a souvenir shop beneath the Acropolis on February 17, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    ATHENS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 17: Replica models of ancient Greek statues on display in a souvenir shop beneath the Acropolis on February 17, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Following a meeting on Wednesday, finance ministers across the Eurozone are calling for greater scrutiny and oversight of...

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  1. International Monetary Fund International Monetary Fund
  2. Lucas Papademos
  3. European Commission European Commission
  4. European Union European Union
  5. European Central Bank European Central Bank
  6. Guido Westerwelle Guido Westerwelle

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