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• Disillusionment on the burnt streets of Athens
Image Anger, shock and disillusion are rife in Athens at the moment
Greeks feel left in the lurch by their politicians as austerity descends on the country. But at the same time, they're also shocked at the extreme violence of protesters hitting the streets of Athens. DW takes a look. [More »]
• Corruption and division among Greek political elite
Image The austerity package drew heavy protests and a contentious vote in parliament
Athens saw a partial success with the passage of its latest austerity package. But commentators say that Greek politicians are incapable of solving the country's problems, leaving voters with few alternatives. [More »]
• North Kosovan Serbs stage controversial referendum
Image Serbs in North Kosovo are going back to the polls
Only a few days before the fourth anniversary of Kosovo's declaration of independence, four Serb-dominated areas are voting on the legitimacy of the Pristina government. It's a referendum many see as unhelpful. [More »]
• British resort to 'loan sharks' for cash
Image More and more Brits are taking out payday loans
Charities in the UK are warning of a personal debt crisis, as many in Britain take out "payday" loans to pay their bills. High interest rates are turning small debts into large debts in a hurry. [More »]
• Russia's cyber war heats up ahead of presidential elections
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Weeks before Russia's presidential elections, a cyber war is raging between rival political factions. Hackers both from the opposition and pro-Kremlin forces are turning the web into a battlefield. [More »]
• European divisions over ACTA deepen
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The international copyright treaty is meant to improve the protection of intellectual property. But critics fear the deal could severely restricts Internet freedoms. [More »]

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