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Greek Elections: SYRIZA – New Democracy Agree to Televised Debate
With the September 20th Greek snap elections fast approaching, it seems that the country's political leaders will face off directly before the Greek voters' eyes.
According to local media reports, SYRIZA and New Democracy have agreed to engage in two televised debates prior...
Greece
Voridis to Represent Samaras in Parliament-SYRIZA Opposition Reacts
The three-day parliamentary debate that will lead to a vote of confidence for the government begins today and the MPs will cast their vote on Friday at midnight.
The first heated arguments have already started as SYRIZA opposition party reacted...
Greece
The Reasons that Led Greek PM Samaras to Call for Vote of Confidence
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras plans to request a vote of confidence on Monday, prompting a three-day debate which is likely to commence on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister's decision – supported by government Vice President Evangelos Venizelos – was announced...
Greece
Tsipras to Miss European Commission Candidates' Debate
The first of four debates between the four candidates for the presidency of the European Commission will take place in Maastricht Monday, and is set to be broadcasted live on Euronews at 8pm Athens time.
Jean Claude Juncker of the...
Greece
First Debate in Athens for Next President of European Commission
The first debate for the candidacy of the next President of the European Commission will take place in Athens during the Summit of 800 regional governors and mayors of the European Union in March 2014.
More than 800 mayors and...
Greece
Debate in Athens: Should Greece Change Tactics Regarding FYROM?
For Greece, the unfavourable ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague is a logical consequence of the 1995 Interim Accord, as Evangelos Kofos - historian and counselor of the Greek Foreign Ministry - stated at...
Greece
Parliament Begins Debate on Government Confidence Motion
Greece’s Parliament began a three-day debate on a confidence motion in the government of Prime Minister George Papandreou in Athens today, according to statements from Parliament Speaker Filipos Petsalnikos.
The debate will conclude by midnight on Nov. 4 and will...