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Greek Defense Minister: This Bailout Deal Is a Coup

The first signs of dismay -but not necessarily of a crack- in the SYRIZA-ANEL coalition government regarding the 86-billion-euro bailout deal appeared just a few hours after Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras agreed with international creditors in Brussels. Defense Minister and Independent Greeks (ANEL)...

'To Potami' Leader Theodorakis: Europeans Believe the Greek Proposals Are on the Right Direction

The Greek proposals are currently under the European Commission, ECB and IMF microscope, stated "To Potami" leader Stavros Theodorakis after his meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels on Friday. He also noted that his first impression is that Europeans...

No Vote Ahead of Yes Vote According to Latest Poll

The No vote is ahead of the YES vote with 51.5% against and 48.5%, according to a GPO poll that was conducted on Saturday and Sunday and that was published by MEGA television station. The poll is based on phone...

Greek Opposition Parties Slam Govt Ahead of Referendum

In a televised message on Friday, "To Potami" leader Stavros Theodorakis called for a unity government after Sunday’s referendum in order to avoid elections. “Our proposal for Sunday night: A government of national unity with the participation of SYRIZA. I want to...

Referendum Poll: Greeks Equally Divided Between 'Yes' and 'No' Vote

Two days before Sunday's crucial referendum in Greece, and the "Yes" and "No" camps are divided right in the middle, as latest opinion polls show. So far, "Yes" supporters have a slight edge over those who say "No" in the critical vote...

No Room for 'Vindictiveness' in Politics, 'To Potami' Replies to New Democracy

Greek opposition "To Potami" leader Stavros Theodorakis adopted a critical position on Thursday to a proposal for a "national unity" government put forward by main opposition New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras. "A vindictive spirit has no place in political life, especially...

Greece's Migrant Naturalization Bill Expected to Pass in Principle But without ANEL Support

The government's bill on Greek citizenship and naturalization of second-generation migrants looks set to be passed in principle by Greece's Parliamentary plenum on Wednesday, though without the backing of junior coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL). The bill is supported by opposition parties...

Around 240 Illegal Migrants Found in the Aegean

The Hellenic Coast Guard rescued 237 illegal migrants in seven separate incidents that occurred in the Aegean Sea, Greece over the last 24 hours. The location and rescue operation were conducted off the coast of three Greek islands located...

Greek Opposition 'To Potami' Urges Tsipras to Make 'Honorable Compromise'

Greek opposition "To Potami" called on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to make an "honorable compromise" and reach an agreement with creditors. "Mr. Tsipras will either make a bold move forward or stand still and be swept away by the tide of developments....

Greek FinMin Varoufakis: 'No Agreement for a 1.0% Primary Surplus'

There has been no agreement between Greece and institutions for a 1.0% primary surplus, Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said in the Greek Parliament replying to a timely question from "To Potami" MP Haris Theocharis. "The government will not sign inconsistent and...