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Tsipras-Juncker Meeting Conducted in 'Good Atmosphere'

A meeting on Friday between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker was conducted in a good atmosphere of mutual understanding and cooperation, Greek government sources reported. During the approximately half-hour meeting, Tsipras briefed Juncker...

European Leaders Say No to Political Solution for Greek Debt Issue

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande said there is no political solution to the Greek debt problem but recognized the need for a comprehensive agreement that will eventually lead to the restoration of Greek economy. The two...

Russian Railways Still Interested in Acquiring Privatized Greek Companies

Russian Railways (PZD) is still in talks with the Greek government on the possibility of submitting bids in the privatization of related Greek state companies, Russia's railway boss Vladimir Yakunin said on Wednesday. Talking to the Public Chamber of the...

Greek PM Tsipras in Riga Summit Hoping for Deal

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is traveling to Riga today (Thursday) to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Fransois Hollande hoping that they will offer political aid in unlocking negotiations and coming to a deal on the Greek debt. Tsipras will...

Greek Debt: What Is an 'Honest Deal'?

There is a lot of talk in the past few weeks about resolving the Greek debt issue by coming to an "honest deal" with creditors. The Greek government keeps saying that it seeks an honest deal and not a new Memorandum. This...

Greek Gov't Seeks Comprehensive Deal to End Austerity

The Greek government is seeking to secure a single, comprehensive agreement with European Union partners. The deal should put an end to austerity and open the path for growth. According to sources close to the Maximos Mansion, Prime Minister Alexis...

PM Tsipras Chairs Marathon Meeting of SYRIZA MPs to Discuss Ongoing Negotiations

A marathon meeting of ruling SYRIZA MPs, chaired by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, ended late on Tuesday after talks lasting more than five hours. The meeting's primary focus was on the progress of the negotiations between the Greek government and the...

Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande: ‘Talks With Greece Must Pick Up Speed’

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande, taking part at a news conference on climate change in Berlin on Tuesday, said that the negotiation talks between Greece and its European creditors must pick up speed to give the opportunity to Greece...

European Commission President Sees Agreement with Greece by Early June

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he expects that Greece and its international creditors will come to a financial aid agreement by early June. There has been optimism within the Greek government in the past few days that a deal will...

Greek Labor Minister: Indirect Taxes Are Unfair

Greek Labor Minister Panos Skourletis, speaking to Greek TV on Tuesday, called indirect taxes unfair, while referring to the VAT changes he said transactions that were uncontrolled until today will be checked. Regarding the Unified Property Tax (ENFIA), Skourletis quoted Prime...