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Greece
Greek PM Samaras: We are Doing Everything to Reduce Debt
In an article published in the Sunday edition of Greek daily newspaper Kathimerini, Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras, highlighted that his government is doing whatever is possible to reduce the country's debt. In an indirect attack to main opposition party...
Greece
President Papoulias and Greek Govt Parties; Messages Leading to Polytechnic Uprising Anniversary
In an anniversary message leading up to the Polytechnic Uprising celebrations, the President of the Hellenic Republic, Karolos Papoulias, underlined the significance of the event, which is timeless, commenting that there is nothing more powerful than the passion for...
Greece
SYRIZA Leader Tsipras: Austerity Will End with Political Change in 2015
During his visit in Spain yesterday, Greek main opposition SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras answered to Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’ proclamation that Greece is returning to growth. The country “will very soon experience a political change and austerity in Europe...
Greece
Poll: SYRIZA Leads with 4.8% Over New Democracy in Voting Intention
Greek main opposition party SYRIZA leads by 4.8% over ruling New Democracy (ND) in voting intention if general elections were held now, according to a weekly opinion poll conducted by Metron Analysis, which was published in "Parapolitika" newspaper on Saturday.
According to...
Business
Parliament Votes in Favor of Amendments on ENFIA and Red Loans
The Greek coalition government won the crucial vote on the revised bill revoking the inclusion of the property tax (ENFIA) in the 100-tranche payment plan for outstanding debts to the state.
Out of the 261 MPs who voted by roll...
Education
Student Protest Brings Back Greek Riot Memories Prior to Anti-junta Anniversary in Athens
Tensions were high at a student protest against Greek government's decision to keep universities closed before the Greek Anti-junta Anniversary fearing riots. Watch video and exclusive photos.
Greece
Poll: SYRIZA Widens Lead Over ND in Voting Intention
Main opposition SYRIZA leads by 4.6 percent over ruling New Democracy (ND) in voting intention if general elections were held today, according to a weekly opinion poll conducted by Metron Analysis which will be published in the newspaper "Parapolitika"...
Greece
Reuters for Tsipras: From Firebrand to PM-in-Waiting
Greece's main opposition SYRIZA leader, Alexis Tsipras, was profiled by Reuters in an article published today entitled "From firebrand to PM-in-waiting, Greek leftist smells power." According to this, the 40-year-old politician has recently softened his confrontational tone with Greece's...
Greece
DIMAR Leader Kouvelis Meets President Papoulias
President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias received Democratic Left (DIMAR) leader Fotis Kouvelis earlier today, for the last of a series of meetings he held with political leaders that began yesterday with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and main...
Greece
President Papoulias to SYRIZA Leader: Greece Needs Consensus of Political Forces
President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias received main opposition SYRIZA President Alexis Tsipras earlier today, in the first of a series of scheduled meetings with political leaders. During the meeting, the President asked Mr. Tsipras for a "minimum...