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Greek Govt Doesn't Know When Banks Will Reopen

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and cabinet members do not know when banks will reopen, despite the fact that the Greek government had announced that banks will open on Tuesday, July 7, after Sunday's referendum. Speaking on Greek television, Tsipras said that...

Greece's Referendum Campaigns End Friday with Parallel 'Yes' and 'No' Rallies

The two opposing factions of Sunday's referendum hold their rallies at the same time this evening, Friday, July 3, in downtown Athens. The 'No' camp, supported by the ruling SYRIZA-ANEL coalition and Golden Dawn, is holding a rally at Syntagma Square...

In Defence of Greece: 6 Myths Busted

As Greece's Syriza has been represented in the media as an irresponsible leftist government, it is important to unpack the seemingly common sense arguments against Syriza.

Greek PM Interview: When Greece's Banks Will Reopen

Greek Prime Minsiter Alexis Tsipras said that Greek banks will reopen when Greece and its creditors leave from the negotiations table with an agreement in hand. After the Greek government decided to hold a referendum asking its citizens to vote...

Film Director Costa Gavras Backs Tsipras' Decision to Call for a Referendum

Speaking out in support of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday, film director Costa Gavras said that Sunday's referendum is necessary and expressed hope that things will go the way that the Prime Minister hopes. "Alexis Tsipras is right...

'To Potami' Leader Calls For Big National Consensus in Greece

"I recommended another government that will come from this parliament and which, very soon, will bring an agreement and the banks will open," stated 'To Potami' leader Stavros Theodorakis on Thursday to Greek radio. Theodorakis proposed the formation of a...

Greek Investor in Favor of Tsipras' Resignation

"We are in favor of 'Yes' because that's the only way for hope and future for the Greek people," Founding Partner, Group Managing Director and member of the Executive Committee of AXIA Ventures Group, George Linatsas, told CNBC's journalist...

Greek PM: 'Govt Will Fulfill Obligations Toward Armed Forces'

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras reassured on Thursday that the state will meet its obligations toward the Armed Forces after his meeting with Defense Minister and Independent Greeks (ANEL) leader Panos Kammenos. "We will do everything in our power not to accept...

IMF Chief: Greece Must Reform Before Creditors Restructure Debt

Greece should reform its economy before European creditors restructure its sovereign debt, said International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde, a day after the country's default on the Fund. Lagarde spoke to Reuters and hinted her frustration as she said that...

Venezuelan President Maduro Expresses Solidarity Toward Greece

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro issued a statement expressing solidarity toward the Greek people and Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras after Greece decided to default on the International Monetary Fund (IMF). "I would like to officially express solidarity toward Prime Minister Tsipras and the...