Alexis Tsipras
Energy
Tsipras-Putin Teleconference to Discuss Energy Matters
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a teleconference with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. The two leaders discussed energy issues and the gas pipeline project. According to government representatives, the discussion took place in a very positive climate.
The gas pipeline...
Greece
Greek PM Tsipras Holds Meeting With Laid-Off Finance Ministry Cleaning Staff
Fifty members of the Greek Finance Ministry’s cleaning staff who were laid-off last year took a group photo along with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the steps of Maximos Mansion after their meeting, on Thursday May 7.
Last year...
Greece
Human Rights Watch Slams Greek Police Force
“Police in Athens frequently harass and abuse homeless people, people who use drugs, and sex workers. Police stops and arbitrary detention of people who live or spend considerable amounts of time on the streets of downtown Athens interfere with...
Economy
Greece's Lenders Reiterate Objective to Help Greece
After Wednesday's joint statement between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Greece's lenders issued a joint statement reiterating their "objective of helping Greece achieve financial stability and growth."
This signifies the unlocking of negotiations that have...
Economy
Tsipras-Juncker Optimistic About Negotiations in Joint Statement
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras made progress in Greece's bailout negotiations during a telephone call on Wednesday.
The two officials discussed the need for reforms in Greece's pension system "so that it is fair,...
Economy
The Possibility of a Referendum for Greece
The results of a new opinion poll were released today making us less wise about what Greeks really want, or don't want, regarding the country's position in the European big picture.
With debt negotiations at a crucial stage and pensioners...
Economy
Tsipras Changes Course in Negotiations, Aims at Final Deal for Greece
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has decided that an intermediate deal will not benefit Greece at the moment and is now changing course in negotiations aiming at a final deal that would secure financial support for 2015 and 2016.
According to...
Europe
Restoration Underway for Historic Greek Consulate in Western Turkey
The restoration process of a historic Greek Consulate building in the Aegean province of Izmir has begun, with Greek government funding.
The historic consulate, which was built in the late 19th century, will be fortified in a restoration that is...
Economy
Action Team Helps Greece Absorb Nearly 183 Million Euros in EU Funds as of Mid-March
A new action set up to help Greece absorb more EU funding appears to have produced the first results, as the country absorbed nearly 183 million euros as of mid-March, when it began its work, it was revealed.
According to data...
Economy
Greek Bailout Talks to Stretch into the Weekend
The bailout talks between Greece and its creditors will continue over the weekend, but it appears that Athens has no intention of moving forward with the multi-bill which would bring new measures on taxation, if the next bailout installment...