Olga Gerovasili
Greece
Greek Govt Spokeswoman: 'Proposal on Pension Reform is Final'
The Greek government's proposal for reforming the pension system is final, spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili said in a radio interview on Thursday. At the same time, she left the possibility open for small changes in the amount of social security contributions paid by self-employed...
Greece
Greek Government Attacks Political Opposition Over Pension Reform Stance
A day following the leak of the Greek government's 170 page proposal to reform the Greek pension system, Greek Government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili attacked the other political parties for their refusal to support the reform push.
While the reform...
Economy
New Democracy: Government is Lying when it Says it Won't Cut Pensions
Main opposition party the to SYRIZA-ANEL led government, New Democracy accused Greek government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili of lying when she stated that pensions will not be cut again, noting that the budget signed recently by the government foresees new slashes...
Economy
Solution to Problems of Social Security System Is Raising Revenues, Not Cutting Pensions, Says Gov't Spokeswoman
Greek Government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili reiterated on Monday the view expressed a day earlier by State Minister for Coordinating Government Operations Alekos Flambouraris that the solution for Greece’s ailing social security system is increasing revenues, not cutting main pensions.
“Therefore,...
Greece
The IMF Will Not Be Leaving the Greek Program
After accumulated tension in relations between Berlin and Athens due to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' statement that the IMF will be withdrawing from Athens, the Greek government is taking a step back. Germany made it clear yesterday that there...
Greece
Government Denies Controversy with Berlin
Greek government spokeswoman Olga Gerovassili on Wednesday dismissed reports that Greece is on a collision course with Berlin.
In statements to the public radio she noted that it is not the first time that German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble expressed...
Greece
Greek Gov't Optimistic About Maintaining Majority on Crucial Vote
Top SYRIZA officials believe that the coalition government will eventually pass the controversial bills, despite the weak majority and the opposition's unwillingness to vote in favor.
Scenarios abound that some SYRIZA lawmakers will dissent and abstain from the vote, protesting...
Greece
Greek Government Spokesperson Hints at New Alliances
While the Greek government has already been weakened, having been in power for just over two months, Greek government spokesperson Olga Gerovasili does not appear to be concerned, and is rather optimistic about its future.
The SYRIZA-ANEL coalition government that was elected on...
Greece
Greek Prime Minister Will Likely Meet (Some) Greek Political Party Leaders on Saturday
,Greek government spokesperson Olga Gerovasili noted that the Greek government wants to deliberate with the country's other political leaders over the ongoing refugee crisis as well as over the upcoming reform on the country's pension system, which is a long-term...
Greece
New Legislation for Greek TV Station Licenses Revealed
The Greek government revealed a new proposed piece of legislation that dictates the process for issuing licenses for Greek TV stations.
The new legislation dictates how licenses will be issued, how long they are valid for, and under what circumstances they can...