Greek referendum
Economy
Merkel and Hollande Respect Greek Referendum but Demand Concrete Proposals
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande held a joint press conference where they addressed the result of the Greek referendum, following their meeting in Paris on Monday.
The two leaders said they respect the Greek people's vote and noted...
Economy
German Tourists Not Affected By Greek Debt Crisis Headlines
The news about Greek economy's vital sector, tourism, are extremely encouraging, according to several European travel associations.
The German Travel Association (DRV) revealed on Monday that despite Greece's current financial uncertainty, German tourists continue to vote for the Greek earthily paradise for their summer holidays this...
Economy
IMF Chief: The Fund Is Ready to Help Greece if Athens Requests It
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is watching developments in Greece and is prepared to assist Athens, after voters shot down the bailout terms in a referendum on Sunday, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Monday.
"The IMF has taken note...
Greece
Prosecutor Investigates Whether Greek TV Stations Violated the Electoral Legislation
A Greek prosecutor is investigating the possibility of certain TV broadcasters having committed offenses related to the electoral legislation, during the week leading up to the July 5 referendum.
The prosecutor received a complaint regarding SKAI, a TV broadcaster in Greece, on the eve of...
Greece
Greek Political Parties Agree on Common Front Without KKE
Greece’s political party leaders summit concluded after almost 7 hours of talks with an agreement for a common political front to find a solution and reach a deal with international creditors, following the “No” vote result in Sunday’s referendum.
Under...
Economy
Merkel-Tsipras: Greece to Present Proposals at Euro Summit- Sigmar Warns of Grexit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoke on the phone on Monday afternoon to discuss what comes next after Greeks unequivocally turned down a bailout deal on Sunday.
The two premiers agreed that Greece will present its...
Greece
Putin and Tsipras Have Phone Call Conversation on Referendum
On Monday afternoon, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras had a phone call conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday's overwhelming rejection of the international creditors' bailout deal.
According to the Kremlin the discussion of the two premiers took place after Greece took the...
Canada
Greek-Canadians Feel Optimistic After ‘No’ Vote
Greek-Canadian community members watched the referendum results on television, hoping that the Greek people’s celebrations will not turn into a living nightmare. They believe that Greece should stay in the Eurozone because that would not only benefit the country,...
Greece
"Why I Voted No in the Greek Referendum: Unviable, Dangerous, Regrettable – and Yet the Right Thing to Do"
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We asked somebody who voted NO in the Greek referendum to explain us his reasoning.
Economy
Yanis Varoufakis' Resignation Covered by Foreign Media
Since the Greek referendum was announced late on Friday, June 26, all eyes turned on Greece and people were on waiting on the edge of their seats for the final outcome. The strong 'No' that sounded across Greece on Sunday...