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Greek Journalists Call Nationwide Strike Amid French President’s Visit

The Greek ESIEA union of journalists announced a twenty-four hour nationwide strike amid a visit of French President Francois Hollande to Athens. The strike will start at 6 a.m. local time (03:00 GMT) on Friday, October 23. "The ESIEA defends ethical...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Greek Debt, Bank Recapitalization to Be Discussed During Hollande Visit to Athens

The Greek government will discuss, among other issues, the forthcoming negotiations on the debt, bank recapitalization, collective labor agreements, the safeguarding of transparency and social cohesion with French President Francois Hollande and his team during his visit to Athens...

French President Francois Hollande Will Address Greek Parliament October 23

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will not be the only Greek politician to hear French President Francois Hollande speak during the French premier's two day visit to Greece next week. Hollande will address the Greek parliament on October 23rd, a day following...

French President Hopes Talks on Greek Debt Will Begin

French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday, with the French President dedicating some of his time to Greece. Hollande argued that during negotiations with Greece for a new bailout program, Europe did not...

Hollande to Support Greek Government Conditionally As France Could Invest in Greece

Francois Hollande was often seen as a a source of solidarity for the Greek government during the later's negotiations with international creditors over a new Greek bailout deal. Kathimerini newspaper cites sources who claim that Paris is willing to show support...

Francois Hollande Forsees Stability in Greece after SYRIZA Victory in Greek Elections

French President Francois Hollande on Sunday welcomed the significant success of SYRIZA and its leader Alexis Tsipras adding that it is an important message for European left. "Greece will enjoy a period of stability with a clear parliamentary majority," Hollande...