Greece

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October 5, 2009 2347 GMT
The timing and target selection that went into a suicide bombing at the World Food Program office in Pakistan’s capital were designed to send a message, STRATFOR analyst Kamran Bokhari says. Also, Greece votes in a socialist leader to handle economic crisis. [more]
Panhellenic Socialist Movement party supporters celebrate outside party headquarters on Oct. 4
A socialist-led Greece could soon find itself in a lonely place, just as its economic and security challenges are intensifying. [more]
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis on Sept. 2
September 2, 2009 2152 GMT
In the face of financial woes and social tensions, Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis has called for fresh elections. [more]
photo -- Police forensics experts examine the scene following an explosion outside the Athens stock exchange on Sept. 2
A left-wing militant group is suspected to have carried out near-simultaneous attacks in Athens and Thessaloniki. (With STRATFOR map) [more]
Firemen battle a fire in an eastern Athens residential area on Aug. 24
August 25, 2009 1419 GMT
The current Greek government faces substantial opposition. [more]
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