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As Development Alters Greek Islands’ Nature and Culture, Locals Push Back

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“We have a clear vision and goal for the sustainability of destinations and of our tourism product,” she said last month at a conference in Athens. Mr. Spilanis, a native of Serifos, was one of several experts who addressed a November conference on Mykonos about how tourism has “radically changed” the Cyclades.

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GM on the brink…

Revenge of the Electric Car

President-elect Barack Obama signaled his intentions Friday to help the auto industry, calling it “the backbone of American manufacturing” during his news conference. “I announced plans to cut $10 billion in costs and raise $5 billion through the sale of assets, like its Hummer brand, and new borrowing. In July, G.M.

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