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Tsipras: Greece Seeks No Rift with Europe

After the Greek government submitted its reforms list, currently being examined by the Brussels Group, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras stated that the country does not wish to cause a rift with Europe. In order for the country to avoid bankruptcy,...

Greek PM to Chair Cabinet Council Meeting on Sunday

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will chair a meeting of the cabinet council in the Parliament building at 7 p.m. on Sunday, the government said Saturday. The council -- consisting of heads of ministries, state deputies and the government vice-president...

Greek PM Tsipras Irking German Allies

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ German allies are getting exasperated with the Greek government after his visit to Berlin, which led to much skepticism about his willingness to do anything in order to put an end to the country’s...

Greek Government Denies Scenarios Over FinMin Varoufakis Resignation

German newspaper Bild published a report today regarding scenarios over Greece's outspoken Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis' resignation, which has been strongly denied by government officials. As cited by Reuters, the two unnamed officials have said that "none of this...

Greek Government Rushes to Complete List of Reforms

The Greek government is rushing to complete by Monday the comprehensive list of reforms lenders require before they release further financial aid. If the list is presented on Monday, then the Eurogroup will convene on Tuesday or Wednesday. If the...

IMF Chief Lagarde Contacts Greek PM Tsipras

  Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras had a phone call with International Monetary Fund (IMF) head Christine Lagarde on Thursday regarding the implementation course of the February 20 agreement as well as on the so-called Lagarde list (which includes the names of...

Bloomberg: Three Potential Scenarios on Greece's Problem

With the Greek government running out of cash by the end of April, Bloomberg speculates on three potential scenarios on the outcome of negotiations between Athens and creditors. With the word "Grexit" looming large after the new, leftist SYRIZA government...

Greek Gov't Explains Why Loan Agreement Extension Won't Pass in Parliament

The Greek government on Thursday presented to Parliament the document on the reasons why the extension of the loan agreement between Greece and the European Financial Stability Fund does not need to be voted in Parliament. The document was signed...

Financial Times: 'Greeks Are One Minute Away from Midnight'

The Greek government is turning to the social security funds and Athens Metro in order to accommodate its debts and keep the country afloat, reported the Financial Times. “Athens faces a €1.7 billion bill for wages and pensions at the...

Greeks Gathered for a Different Kind of Parade in Downtown Athens

Thousands of people gathered in Syntagma, downtown Athens, Greece, despite the rain, to watch the annual military parade in honor of the Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 25. The parade took place in the presence of the President of...