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Venizelos Asks For Change In Electoral Law After Presidential Elections
The economic and political developments topped today's agenda between Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Government Vice-President Evangelos Venizelos.
Venizelos asked for a change in the electoral law and attacked the opposition, saying that SYRIZA tells “easy lies” while the government tells "the...
Greece
Tsipras Calls for Elections; Presents Economic Plan
SYRIZA party leader Alexis Tsipras, speaking during the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) on Saturday, referred to his party's economic policy and called for general elections immediately.
Tsipras attacked the coalition government and accused Antonis Samaras and Evangelos Venizelos of obeying the demands of...
Greece
NERIT Resignations Suggest Press Manipulation
The resignation of public employees in Greece is as common as a hailstorm in July, but it seems that those working for NERIT -- the New Hellenic Radio, Internet, Television -- are the exception, after the sudden resignation of...
Greece
Poll: New Standards In Political Controversy
A poll conducted by Metron Analysis reveals major twists and sets new standards in political controversy.
A part of the survey conducted by Greek newspaper "Parapolitika," was presented today at the Parapolitika 90.1 FM radio station.
According to the poll, on...
Greece
Opposition Parties React to Samaras' Pledges
There was tension this morning as teachers unions rallied outside the "Ioannis Vellidis" Conference Center, where the opening ceremony of the 79th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) took place and Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras delivered his speech.
Samaras also faced frustrated...
Greece
Greek Premier to Promise Tax Relief at TIF Address
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has not yet finalized the main points that he intends to address tomorrow morning when he is going to speak at the opening ceremony of the 79th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), but it is certain that...
Greece
Poll: SYRIZA in the Lead
SYRIZA has remained in the lead against New Democracy, according to a new poll conducted by ALCO.
The poll was conducted between September 1 and 3. During that period, Greek news were mostly analyzing Greece’s negotiation with the Troika in Paris,...
Greece
Anti-racism Bill: Changes in Genocide and Sexual Discrimination Issues
On Tuesday morning, Greek Justice Minister Charalambos Athanasiou tabled the anti-racism bill in Parliament and announced the included amendments.
The amendments concern genocide and sexual discrimination issues. According to the bill, apart from Holocaust deniers, there will also be sanctions for...
Greece
Discussions Regarding Greeks in Ukraine
Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kyriakos Gerontopoulos met with SYRIZA MP Nadia Valavani, today, September 1, to discuss the situation of Greek Diaspora members in Ukraine.
Gerontopoulos explained to Valavani that he is briefed daily by the Greek Diplomatic Authorities in...
Greece
Greek Prime Minister Not Very Active In Parliament
New statistical data revealed by Greek website defensenet.gr showed that the New Democracy-PASOK coalition government has little interest in preserving democratic institutions.
From June 2012 until today that the two-party coalition is governing the country, figures from Parliamentary reports reveal the...