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Economy
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)...
Economy
'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...
Greece
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...
Greece
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...
Economy
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...
Economy
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
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...
Greece
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...
Economy
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....
Economy
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...


