"In spite of the obligations incumbent on the Greek authorities... he spent months living in extreme poverty, unable to cater for his most basic needs - food, hygiene and a place to live - while in fear of being attacked and robbed, " the ruling said on Friday.

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Food safety is increasingly in the news, but many people are ignorant about the basic rules of hygiene, according to a survey by the Food and Drink Federation, and these could make the difference between relaxing after a good meal and being up all night with food poisoning.

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