Papandreou raises stakes in local elections

An international security scare over parcel bombs originating in Greece in early November 2010 was adding to the problems facing Prime Minister George Papandreou, as the country geared up for important local elections on the 7 November 2010 amid rising fatigue with economic reform and worsening budget figures.

Wikipedia: Greek local elections, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_local_elections,_2010

ESO: Background information: Police destroy parcel bomb sent to Merkel http://www.europeansources.info/record/police-destroy-parcel-bomb-sent-to-merkel/

Kathimerini, 1.11.10: When politics get in the way of governing (editorial0 http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_columns_100018_01/11/2010_120845

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