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Inside Europe | 29.11.2008 | 15:05

Calls for more autonomy on the Greek island of Corfu

A bid for more autonomy has been taken up by business and community leaders on the Greek island of Corfu. But do they have a chance?

They want to emulate Spanish provinces like Catalonia which have strong regional differences and exert control over their own destiny. The Corfiots claim disproportionately heavy taxation by the central government is threatening the tourist industry on which the island depends.

 

Reporter: Malcolm Brabant

 
 
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