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The Tsipras-Merkel Meeting Will Be to Break the Ice, Not Break Up

As the Greek state coffers look conspicuously empty and the tension created between the Finance Ministers of Greece and Germany doesn't seem to ease up, the upcoming meeting between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel...

Tsipras Calls for Joint Talks With Germany, France During Summit

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has called for joint talks with top European Officials during Thursday's European Union Summit in Brussels. The Greek leader has asked to talk with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande, European Central Bank President...

German Chancellor and French President: Greece Must Remain in the Eurozone

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande, just a few hours ahead of the Eurogroup meeting being currently held in Brussels in order to strike an agreement over the Greek program, expressed their firm belief that Greece is...

Merkel-Tsipras Handshake in EU Leaders Summit

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met for the first time in Brussels during the EU leaders summit. The Greek PM warmly shook Merkel's hand right before the summit when French President Francois Hollande introduced...

French PM Hollande to PM Tsipras: Greek People's Vote Indicates Austerity Is Not Tolerable

Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras and French President, Francois Hollande's meeting in Paris was concluded on a positive note earlier today. The two leaders held a joint press conference during which they both indicated the need for cooperation between...

Greek PM Tsipras Hits the Road Declaring 'We Won't Take a Step Back'

After the barrage of first meetings with European partners' representatives this week, the Greek government is now preparing for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ upcoming visits to Paris and Brussels that will take place next week. In order to evaluate these first...

EU Willing to Revive Greece's Bailout Program, New Gov't Must Respect Obligations

The Eurogroup has started actions to revive Greece’s bailout program as its new prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, took office promising to end austerity measures. Finance ministers from the 19 euro zone countries signaled their willingness to do a deal with...

New Greek Cabinet Likely to Be Announced on Tuesday, Senior SYRIZA Source Says

Forming a government will be the first priority of new Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, with the announcement and swearing-in of the new cabinet likely to be completed by Tuesday afternoon, a senior SYRIZA source said on Monday. In any case,...

Foreign Leaders React to SYRIZA's Win

Several politicians rushed to congratulate radical left coalition leader Alexis Tsipras for his win in this Sunday’s national election. French President Francois Hollande congratulated Tsipras for his party’s victory and pledged to cooperate with him. He expressed his "desire to pursue the...

Charlie Hebdo's Last Cartoon About Greece

Georges Wolinski was one of the four cartoonists slain by terrorists in Paris yesterday. One of the last sketches the French artist drew was about Greece. The cartoon's theme is the possibility that Greece may be out of the Eurozone in 2015. It...