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Greece raises taxes on alcohol and tobacco 

The increase in tax will be more significant for spirits
Jump to full article: BBC Online, 2010-01-08

Intro:

The Greek government has announced increases in taxes on alcohol and tobacco as it seeks to counter the country's debt crisis. . . .

Tax on a pack of cigarettes will rise from 57.5% to 70% on 12 January.

The Finance Ministry said the measures would increase revenues. The government has ruled out increasing VAT.

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