Greece
Economy
Hollande Expresses Support to Greece
French President Francois Hollande expressed his support to Greece upon his arrival at the EU summit on Thursday regarding the implementation of the debt relief measures.
"I support the decisions taken at the Eurogroup. The Eurogroup decided relief measures for...
Greece
Pavlopoulos to Hollande: We Must Fight for a Strong and Prosperous Europe
Greeks are ready to fight for a strong and prosperous Europe based on its core values, President Prokopis Pavlopoulos said on Monday evening at the formal dinner held in his honor by French President Francois Hollande in Paris, following...
Cyprus
Hollande: France Willing to Play a Useful Role in the Process for a Cyprus Settlement as a UNSC Permanent Member
President of France Francois Hollande expressed on Friday his country's willingness as a permanent member of the UN Security Council to play a useful role in the process for a Cyprus settlement.
In statements to the press after the talks...
Greece
PM Tsipras and President Hollande: Technical-level Agreement Imperative Before Dec 5 Eurogroup Meeting
It is imperative to have a technical-level agreement before the Eurogroup meeting on December 5 and discuss measures for debt relief by the end of the year, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and French President Francois Hollande both stated in agreement...
Economy
Merkel Points Tsipras to Eurogroup in Debt Meetings, Hollande Takes a Softer Stand
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras raised the issue of Greece's debt in meetings with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday, noting the need to resolve disagreements among the institutions that perpetuate the uncertainty regarding its...
Greece
Hollande Book Claims PM Tsipras Wanted Putin to Help Print Drachmas, Gov't Denies It
A Greek government source denied reports in a book by French President Francois Hollande that claims Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras may have called on Russian President Vladimir Putin's assistance to print a Greek currency. The book, "A President...
Greece
Phone Conversation Between Alexis Tsipras and Francois Hollande
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoke on the phone with French President Francois Hollande on Friday afternoon, discussing the negotiations underway and ways to ease the Greek debt ahead of next Tuesday's Eurogroup, a government announcement said.
In addition to their talks about...
Economy
PM Tsipras to Hollande: Deal With Lenders Should Have Concluded Long Ago
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met with French President Francois Hollande in Paris on Wednesday at the Elysee presidential palace, with whom he discussed Greece’s program review.
According to reports, Tsipras explained to Hollande that a deal on the Greek...
Greece
'No Concessions' to Turkey on Human Rights, Says French President François Hollande
French President François Hollande said today there will be no concessions made to Turkey on human rights or visas in exchange for a deal to halt the flow of migrants to Europe.
"There cannot be any concessions on the matter...
Greece
Obama, Cameron, Merkel, Hollande Discuss Greece-Turkey Cooperation on Refugee Issue
The importance of the NATO mission and the cooperation of Greece and Turkey in an attempt to control the flow of refugees to Europe were discussed by U.S. President Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande...
Greece
Paris Attacks: Greek PM Tsipras Expresses Condolences to President Hollande
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras expressed his condolences to French President Francois Hollande after the Paris ISIS attacks that resulted in at least 128 deaths and left hundreds injured.
“My sincere condolences to the families of the victims. I am...
Greece
French President Hollande Supports Debt Relief for Greece
French President Francois Hollande supported the Greek government's request for debt relief and praised the brave decision of the Greek people to remain in the Eurozone and return to a path of growth.
Hollande spoke at a formal dinner hosted...
Greece
Francois Hollande Arrives in Athens
French President Francois Hollande landed at the Athens International Airport on Thursday afternoon for a two-day state visit in the Greek capital.
Hollande was greeted by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras upon his arrival and the two men embraced as the...
Business
French Company Reps Will Accompany President Hollande to Greece
French President Francois Hollande will be accompanied by representatives of large French companies and investors during his visit to Greece.
An important part of Hollande's official visit to Athens will be the accompaniment of representatives of big companies, clusters and...
Economy
French President Hollande Makes 'Visit of Friendship and Trust' to Greece
The visit of French President Francois Hollande to Athens on Thursday afternoon is considered to be "a visit of friendship and trust," according to French diplomats.
The French President accepted the invitation of President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos and...