Dimitris Tzanakopoulos
Economy
Gov't Spokesman Tzanakopoulos Dismisses Reports on Extra Measures in 2018
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) revised projections for the 2016 primary surplus is a positive development, government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos on Thursday said during a press briefing.
"This proves that the Fund's reservations over Greece's fiscal performance, which delayed the...
Greece
Positive Outcome Likely on Friday, Gov't Spokesman Tzanakopoulos Says
There is no possibility of delaying the programme review until September, State Minister and government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos said on Thursday in statements to ANT1 TV.
While we were close to an agreement last Thursday, the creditors raised the issue...
Economy
The Government Will Not Legislate Without Comprehensive Agreement Including Debt
The government will not legislate if there is not a comprehensive agreement that will include the debt issue, government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos on Wednesday said in statements to Star TV. Tzanakopoulos expressed optimism that the negotiation on the second...
Economy
Debate on Debt Measures to Open After Technical Agreement, Gov't Spokesman Tzanakopoulos Says
After the technical agreement on the reforms by August 2018 and the change of policy mix for 2019, the way will open for the discussion of medium term measures on the debt as well as the medium term primary...
Economy
I believe we will have positive developments soon, gov't spokesman Tzanakopoulos says
"It is reasonable to expect positive developments soon" said government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos in an interview with the Saturday edition of Imerissia newspaper.
"The government will not bring to parliament a bad agreement let alone an agreement that will exceed...
Economy
Tzanakopoulos: Policy Mix in Final Agreement Will be 'Far Better' Than Opposition Hopes
When Greece arrives at an agreement with the institutions "the policy mix will be far better than some in the opposition had hoped for, in order for the government to suffer political wear, but also from the assumptions made...
Greece
Government Spokesman Denies Falling Out With Tsakalotos
In a tweet posted on Wednesday, government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos dismissed press reports claiming that he had a falling out with Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos.
"After the failed 'Tsipras vs Tsakalotos' it seems that we are going on to the...
Economy
Some Progress Made in Greece-Creditors Talk, Thorny Issues Remain Pending
Tuesday's talks between Greece and international creditors ended late at night with the two sides finding some points of convergence, while the differences in the thorny issues remained.
When the teams of creditors were ready to leave Athens on Tuesday...
Greece
No Discussion for Implementation of Measures as of 2018, Gov't Spox Tzanakopoulos Says
"There is no discussion on the implementation of measures as of 2018," stated government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos in a press briefing on Thursday.
"At this particular phase of the negotiation at a technical level, it is necessary for all sides...
Economy
Greek FinMin Breaks Silence; Will Give Full Report in the House on Tuesday
Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos appeared in parliament on Thursday afternoon and stated that he will give a full report on the agreement with creditors on Tuesday.
Tsakalotos had not made any statements or appeared in public since Monday's meeting...