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Greeks to see no tax relief until budget improves

Greece's conservative-led government can't lower taxes before the public deficit falls further, the prime minister said Thursday, but he pledged to eventually slash the corporate tax rate to a flat 15 percent.Full story

StealthGas 1Q net income down as expenses increase

StealthGas Inc., a Greek ship owner serving the liquefied petroleum gas market, said Thursday that its first-quarter net income fell 12 percent as expenses rose, but revenue increased slightly, surpassing Wall Street's expectations. Full story

IMF board to discuss Greece on May 31, mission heading to Athens

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will send a team to Greece early next month for talks with Greek authorities and the IMF's bailout partners, following a meeting of the IMF executive board to discuss a review of Greece's program, the IMF said on Thursday. Full story

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A Greek flag flutters on the top of the parliament as the moon rises in Athens May 23, 2013. The International Monetary Fund will send a team to Greece early next month for talks with Greek authorities and the IMF's bailout partners, following a meeting of the IMF executive board to discuss a review

Protesters from communist-affiliated trade union PAME march during a rally against labour reforms in Athens
Protesters from communist-affiliated trade union PAME march during a rally against labour reforms in Athens

Protesters from communist-affiliated trade union PAME march in front of the parliament during a rally against labour reforms in Athens May 23, 2013. The International Monetary Fund will send a team to Greece early next month for talks with Greek authorities and the IMF's bailout partners, following

Protesters from communist-affiliated trade union PAME take part in a rally against labour reforms in Athens
Protesters from communist-affiliated trade union PAME take part in a rally against labour reforms in Athens

Protesters from communist-affiliated trade union PAME take part in a rally against labour reforms in Athens May 23, 2013. The International Monetary Fund will send a team to Greece early next month for talks with Greek authorities and the IMF's bailout partners, following a meeting of the IMF execut