Alexis Tsipras
Greece
Greece Between Rock and Hard Place on Extradition of Turkish Soldiers
The Greek government is under tremendous pressure regarding the eight Turkish soldiers who sought asylum in Greece, as Ankara wants them extradited and the European Union asks that human rights should be protected.
After Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke...
Greece
PM Tsipras: We Hope That Normalcy Will Be Restored in Turkey
Developments in Turkey dominated the brief dialogue between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the president of the Democratic Socialists Movement George Papandreou on camera before their meeting on Tuesday.
The meeting took place ahead of the parliamentary debate on the...
Greece
Extradition of 8 Turkish Soldiers to Turkey Brings to Mind Ocalan Case
Turkey's demand for the immediate extradition of the eight military men who sought asylum in Greece after the coup attempt in Turkey, brings to mind the case of Kurdish PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan.
Abdullah Ocalan is one of the founding...
Economy
Moscovici in Athens: Greece-EU Set Christmas Target for Debt Relief
EU Economic and Financial Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici met with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Athens on Monday to discuss specific measures for the reduction of Greece's debt. Moscovici said that the country needs to stick to reforms in...
Economy
Mr. Tsipras Reveals Yet Another 'Mr. Hyde' in TV Interview
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras showed yet another of his many faces during his interview on Skai television on Thursday night.
The particular face was that of the affable, sincere politician who has succeeded on his difficult program and turns...
Greece
Tsipras Says Direct Election of President ‘Has Matured’ as a Thought
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said the direct election of the President from the people is a thought that "has matured," during an interview with Skai TV channel on Thursday evening.
Regarding the powers of the President, he pointed out...
Greece
First Visit of the Speaker of the Israeli Parliament to Greece
The Speaker of the Israeli Knesset (Parliament), MK Yuli-Yoel Edelstein, will carry out an official visit to Greece on July 13-15, 2016 following an invitation by the President of the Hellenic Parliament, MP Nikolaos Voutsis. It is the first...
Greece
Greek FinMin Tsakalotos Backed by France, Italy to Support Spain and Portugal at Eurogroup
The finance ministers of France and Italy agreed with Greek counterpart Euclid Tsakalotos on a more flexible treatment for Portugal and Spain during the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels on Monday, government sources said.
Initially, only Tsakalotos supported the two countries...
Greece
PM Alexis Tsipras Attends Youth Parliament, Meets With Teens
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras attended the 2016 session of Greece's annual "Youth Parliament," which concluded on Monday. The prime minister was given an enthusiastic welcome by the teenage "MPs," who welcomed the opportunity to meet him and talk to...
Greece
Tsipras, Obama Discuss Economic Reforms at NATO Summit
Greek Prime Minister Tsipras met with US President Obama at the NATO summit on Saturday, the White House has reported.
The meeting between the two leaders took place on the sidelines of the summit, where they discussed the progress that...