Relieved Greeks wonder about security bill
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ATHENS, Greece - There were Patriot missiles, citywide surveillance cameras, a chemical-sniffing blimp and a $1.5 billion price tag.
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A disrupted terror plot leads to a nationwide sigh of relief and a debate over rights and radicalism.
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FOR most spectators in the Olympic stadium, the lavish closing ceremony in Athens last night was a chance to revel in the self-congratulation and relief that traditionally comprise end-of-games euphoria.
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Those scoffing at Greeceâs ability to put on a secure Games have so far been biting their tongue. Helicopters and a zeppelin patrol the skies and security around the stadiums has been tight.
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National joy in Italy at the safe return  of two aid workers held hostage in Iraq gave way in some  quarters on Wednesday to concern that Rome had paid a ransom  for the women's freedom.
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As Greeks get a boost, it remains unclear if success will mean higher stature in Europe.
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Greek Economy Minister Yiorgos Alogoskoufis said the Olympic Games had been a good investment for his country, despite earlier misgivings about spiralling costs.
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Backers of a Philadelphia Wi-Fi project are worried that a bill going through the state legislature would spike a plan to blanket the city with free or inexpensive wireless access. [Broadband Blog]
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Plentiful buses, helpful volunteers, and efficient security have added up to 'positive surprises' in Athens.
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Greek papers are happy and relieved at the successful conclusion to the Athens Olympics, while the Chinese press looks forward to hosting the 2008 Games
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By MIRON VAROUHAKIS      ATHENS, Greece  -- If you're planning on attending this month's Olympic Games, you'd best be careful what you say and do in public.    Software will be watching and listening...
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Greek sprinter Kostas Kenteris says he was thrilled by the boos that greeted his absence from the 200m final.
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Early fears of an Olympics disaster failed to materialize here in Athens, where the heightened security may have been obtrusive, but was not enough to keep away the crowds.
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With little fanfare, Greece has become one of Europe's best-performing economies and stock markets.
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Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou are set to find out if they will face criminal charges.
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The U.S. Embassy in Athens warned Americans in Greece on Saturday to exercise caution and heighten their level of security following Washington's formal recognition last week of Macedonia under that name.
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The Greek press is in raptures following the opening ceremony for the Athens Olympics.