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Adonis Georgiadis Appointed Parliamentary Representative

Today, June 12, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras appointed the former Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis as the new parliamentary representative as part of the government reshuffle which took place earlier this week. Samaras showed that he still has faith...

Adonis Georgiadis Demands End of Strike

In an interview early this morning, the Greek Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis warned EOPYY doctors to end their strike or risk facing severe measures later in the week. He said that he is ready to discuss doctor’s objections,...

Tsipras: Adonis Georgiadis is a Hypocrite!

The head of SYRIZA, Alexis Tsipras, during a press conference fiercely criticized Adonis Georgiadis, regarding the amendment on medicine. Mr. Tsipras invited the Prime Minister to withdraw the amendment and stated: "If he truly aims to reduce the cost evenly...

Adonis Georgiadis: Private Healthcare Systems More Advantageous

This morning, the Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis, was invited to appear on Mega Channel. During his interview he asked to talk about the fact that one of the biggest hospitals in the country, “Evangelismos” is left without a...

Adonis Georgiadis: New Measures Means Elections

Today, Health Minister, Adonis Georgiadis, was interviewed on a Greek TV program. During his interview, he made the following statement, causing a series of reactions: “if Greece’s lenders demand to impose more horizontal measures, meaning cuts in salaries and...

Citizens Hurl Eggs and Oranges at Adonis Georgiadis in Mytilene

Citizens in Mytilene welcomed the new Development, Competitiveness & Maritime Deputy Minister Adonis Georgiadis from far-right LAOS with eggs and oranges. Local police had to protect him twice and guarantee a safe passage. Firstly, an angry crowd had gathered outside a government building...

Defense Minister, ND's Georgiadis Trade Accusations in Parliament Over Noor1 Drug Ship

The alleged links between a Greek shipowner, the drug-laden Noor 1 freighter carrying 2.1 tonnes of heroin, and a phone call made by Defense Minister Panos Kammenos to an inmate in prison -- as well as main opposition New...

Parcel With Explosives Sent to Schaeuble Cited ND VP Georgiadis as Sender, Says CP Ministry

The package with explosives sent to German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble on Wednesday was sent from the region of Attica and cited as its sender New Democracy Vice-President Adonis Georgiadis, the Citizens Protection Ministry confirmed. The package arrived at the...

Candidates for New Democracy's Leadership Race Still Uncertain as Georgiadis Declares Interest

With the future of New Democracy's leadership up for grabs, new names were added to the mix on Monday, just a few days before the October 2nd deadline for nomination submissions. After Kiriakos Mitsotakis and Apostolos Tzitzikostas, New Democracy MP Adonis Georgiadis...

Georgiadis: "If the Government falls, I'll sent my money abroad"

New Democracy Parliament spokesman Adonis Georgiadis, speaking on the morning show of Greek TV channel "Mega" on Tuesday, stated that "If SYRIZA nationalizes the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF), the banks will shut down." Georgiadis came into conflict with SYRIZA MP Giorgos Varemenos who was...

Georgiadis Warns: Pass Bill or Euro Exit

Resorting to the government's trump card when it needs lawmakers to go along with tough measures, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis said unless the Parliament passes a multi-bill agreed with international lenders that Greece could be pushed out of the...

Georgiadis Defends 5-Euro Clinic Fee

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, who had to withdraw a 25 euro hospital admission fee after being blistered by critics, now is trying to defend a five euro fee for clients of revamped state clinics, including ire from the...

Georgiadis, PASOK, To Talk Hospital Fee

Under fire from all sides, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis said he would meet with lawmakers from the PASOK Socialists who are partners in the coalition government of Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, the New Democracy Conservative leader, to talk about...

Georgiadis Confronts PASOK On Hospital Fee

Showing again just how fragile Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' coalition is, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has challenged his partners, PASOK, to come up with another way to raise 40 million euros if they persist in their demand that the...

Georgiadis Insists On Healthcare Cuts

As it has been reported, the government projected that four EOPYY pharmacies would offer free medication to poor people without medical insurance. However, according to the newspaper "To Vima," the Minister of Health stated: "It is not the time for...