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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Greek Parliament Will Vote Bailout Prior Actions Separated in Multiple Articles

Greek government spokesperson Olga Gerovasili clarified in a new interview with "Sto Kokkino" FM radio station that the prior actions that the Greek parliament will vote on next week will be separated in various articles. “Each party will have the opportunity to...

Greek Government Spokesperson: Prior Actions for Bailout Funds in One Piece of Legislation

Time is a scarce resource for the Greek government. Greek government spokesperson Olga Gerovasilli revealed on Wednesday that all the prior actions the Greek parliament must ratify if Greece is to see additional bailout funds will be included in a single piece...

New Democracy: 'Tsipras is Undermining Greece'

Just a week following the Greek elections, Greece's political parties are already engaging in rhetorical accusations against each other. Controversy has not surrounded Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's address at the United Nations General Assembly, but rather his conversation with former...