Alexis Tsipras
Greece
Tsipras and Merkel Discuss Refugee Hotspots and Frontex
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday, on the sidelines of the European Summit held in Brussels.
The meeting focused on Frontex and migrant hotspot issues and Tsipras briefed Merkel on the progress of the works at...
Greece
New Democracy President Election on Sunday Amid Rumors of Karamanlis Interventions
The reported telephone conversations of former prime minister Costas Karamanlis with Alexis Tsipras created controversy within New Democracy ahead of Sunday's election for the conservative party leadership.
Furthermore, Karamanlis' reported verbal support of candidate Vangelis Meimarakis added more friction within...
Greece
Greek PM: Europe Acknowledges Turkey's Pivotal Role in Reducing Refugee Flows
European Union leaders "acknowledged the key role Turkey plays in the reduction of refugee flows," Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said following the European Summit that ended late on Thursday night in Brussels.
Tsipras stressed the necessity that Turkey implements all agreements...
Economy
Greek PM's Office Denies that 'Parallel Program' Bill was Withdrawn
The government's draft bill for the "parallel program" has not been withdrawn, an announcement issued by the Greek prime minister's office said on Thursday, while condemning what it claimed was the "irresponsible" stance of the three opposition parties that...
Economy
Greek Parallel Economic Bill Withdrawn
The Greek government was forced by international lenders to withdraw the parallel economic program bill from parliament on Thursday, while the Euro Working Group was meeting on the completion of the 13 prerequisites for the approval of the 1...
Greece
Meeting Between Tsipras-Davutoglu Concluded
The meeting between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was completed on Thursday.
Tsipras underlined the importance of cooperation between Greece and Turkey on the handling of refugees flows.
On his side, Davutoglu agreed on the...
Greece
Tsipras: It's Europe's Turn To Honor Their Commitments
The Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras, accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Immigration Yiannis Mouzalas inspected the progress of the reception identification centers (hotspots) in Chios and Leros.
Tsipras stressed that it's Europe's turn to honor its commitments. He stated...
Economy
Greeks Watch Passively as Government Drains Them Dry
If one had asked any Greek exactly one year ago, that the full of promises SYRIZA party would come to power to finish off the crisis-stricken Greek economy and drain his personal wealth, with his blessing, he would have called...
Economy
Greek PM Tsipras: 'We Could Have Been Braver in Negotiations' [Video]
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras admitted that his government could have been braver in deliberations with Greece's international lenders that brought the austere bailout program.
Tsipras was interviewed for a documentary series called '#ThisIsACoup.' The documentary is made by Theopi Skarlatos...
Greece
3,355 Refugees Arrive at Piraeus Port on Tuesday
Another 3,355 refugees arrived early on Tuesday at Piraeus port.
"Blue Star 1" carried 1,022 refugees from Mytilene and Chios, "Blue Star Patmos" carried 1,197 refugees from Mytilene and "Nisos Rhodos" carried 1,136 from Mytilene, Chios and Samos.
PM Tsipras to...