Alexis Tsipras
Economy
PM's Representatives in Brussels On Saturday; Greek Side Ready to Submit Counter-Proposals
The Greek side is ready to submit counter-proposals in order to bridge the remaining differences with the institutions, exactly as agreed during the prime minister's meetings in Brussels with French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European...
Economy
Foreign Media: Greece's Creditors Losing Their Patience
According to foreign media reports, German Chancellor showed her discomfort after her last meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Brussels. The German chancellor is now considering the possibility of a Grexit as time is running out. Every...
Economy
Greece Optimistic About Deal Despite IMF Walkout, Europe Warns Time is Running Out
"I hope that the deal will come very soon, on June 18, when the Eurogroup takes place," said State Minister Alekos Flabouraris on Greece's national broadcaster ERT on Friday morning.
Flabouraris, who is also a close aid to Greek Prime...
Economy
Merkel Considering Grexit As a Solution
According to the German newspaper Bild, even the German Chancellor Angela Merkel is now considering the Grexit, as a viable solution to Greece’s issues.
The German newspaper noted that after the meeting between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, French President...
Economy
EC President Juncker: Greece Must Show 1% Primary Surplus, No Extension Deal
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker explained to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras what needs to be done urgently in order for Greece to avoid bankruptcy.
In the two-hour meeting in Brussels, Juncker told Tsipras that Athens must present alternative measures...
Economy
Tsipras And Juncker Laconic But Optimistic About Greece's Future
Immediately after the two-hour meeting between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels on Thursday afternoon about the current battle over conflicting ideas for resolving Greece's financial catastrophe, Tsipras appeared optimistic, expressing his hope for a...
Economy
European Council President: 'We Need Decisions, Not Negotiations'
The time for negotiating is over and it is now time for decisions on the Greek issue, European Council President Donald Tusk said in a joint press conference with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Thursday after the end of the...
Economy
IMF Leaves Brussels But Remains 'Fully Engaged' With Greece
After the European Union suggested that Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras should stop gambling with crisis-stricken Greece's future and take the essential measures to unlock aid before the end of June in order to avoid a potential default, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation...
Economy
Merkel: 'Substantial Exchange of Views' with Tsipras
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday upon her arrival at the EU Council said that she had a "substantial exchange of views" with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wedensday.
Merkel said that she has the feeling that there is...
Economy
Tsipras, Merkel, Hollande Agree to Intensify Talks
The meeting between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande was concluded early on Thursday with the agreement to intensify talks and reach a deal before the end of June.
The three leaders met on the...