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Diplomacy
Greece Responds to Erdogan’s New Provocation at European Summit
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan continued his provocative rhetoric against Greece during the inaugural summit of the European Political Community in Prague on Thursday, accusing Athens of basing its policies on "lies."
There is nothing worth discussing with Greece at the...
Diplomacy
Greece, Cyprus Object to EU Summit Draft on Turkey
Greece and Cyprus have raised objections to the draft prepared for a summit of European Union leaders concerning ties with Turkey.
Economy
Greek PM Tsipras: Brexit Is a 'Wake-Up Call' in the Absence of Solidarity
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that Britain's decision to leave the European Union will hopefully serve as a "wake-up call" for the EU as it highlights the need for brave decisions and reforms. Arriving at the doorstep of...
Greece
Greek PM: Europe Acknowledges Turkey's Pivotal Role in Reducing Refugee Flows
European Union leaders "acknowledged the key role Turkey plays in the reduction of refugee flows," Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said following the European Summit that ended late on Thursday night in Brussels.
Tsipras stressed the necessity that Turkey implements all agreements...
Economy
Eurogroup Meeting Suspended Without Reaching Agreement
While European leaders are preparing for the summit, the European finance ministers Eurogroup started its second meeting in less than 24 hours. Both sides presented their reform proposals, however they were not able to reach an agreement and resolve...
Economy
Critical Dates for Greece's Financing Set in the European Summit
French newspaper Le Monde published a very informative article, regarding Greece’s financing until the end of August. In a detailed table the newspaper presented what was discussed in the Summit between seven European leaders, noting the most critical dates...
Economy
Obama Calls on Merkel to Find Realistic Solution on Greece
U.S. President Barack Obama called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel and requested finding a realistic solution on the Greek issue.
The telephone conversation between the two leaders on Wednesday evening was about the European Summit on Thursday where European heads...
Greece
Greek PM Tsipras to Meet German Chancellor Merkel in Berlin on March 23
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has invited Greek PM Alexis Tsipras to a meeting in Berlin, the PM's office announced.
"Mrs. Angela Merkel asked for a phone meeting with the Greek PM this morning," a senior Greek government official said....
Greece
EU Summit: Glimmer of Hope as Greece, Lenders Seem Closer to Agreement
A glimpse of hope arose in the European Summit as Greece and its partners appeared to find some common ground for a "bridge agreement" between the debt-ridden country and its international lenders.
The Greek government agreed to hold talks with...
Greece
Greece Satisfied with EU Summit Decision
According to diplomatic representatives, the Heads of State and the Government of the European Union have expressed their satisfaction with the decision of the Summit in Brussels, which took place on August 30.
In regards to the issue of EU...