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Greek Govt Agrees on Final Bailout Proposals

Greece has now almost completed every official step it needs to reach an agreement with its international creditors. The SYRIZA-ANEL coalition government agreed on Thursday evening on the final proposals it will send to creditors for the ESM bailout program. Defense Minister and Independent...

Greek Political Parties Agree on Common Front Without KKE

Greece’s political party leaders summit concluded after almost 7 hours of talks with an agreement for a common political front to find a solution and reach a deal with international creditors, following the “No” vote result in Sunday’s referendum. Under...

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...

Independent Greeks Party Member Expelled for Supporting 'Yes' Vote

The SYRIZA - Independent Greeks (ANEL) coalition government received its first significant internal blow on Thursday as ANEL leader Panos Kammenos stripped Kostas Damavolitis of party membership for expressing his intent to vote "Yes" on Sunday's referendum. Speaking to Greek radio, Damavolitis stated he would...

'I Will Not Vote for VAT Increase in the Greek islands', Warns Defense Minister

Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos warned the government that he will not support an increase on value added tax in the islands. The leader of Independent Greeks (ANEL), junior coalition partner in the SYRIZA-led government, said that he is prepared...

Defense Minister Urges Greeks to Stand Behind Govt

National Defense Minister Panos Kammenos urged all Greeks on Sunday to unite in the Greek government’s current struggle to achieve a deal, regardless of political convictions, during a visit to the town of Souli in western Greece. Speaking at...

Greek Businessman Among 89 Blacklisted to Enter Russia

A Greek businessman is on the list of 89 businessmen who are blacklisted and forbidden to enter Russia. Theodoros Margellos, businessman and investment consultant, is on the list compiled by the Russian foreign ministry. The 89 "undesirable" individuals have no...

Greek Defense Ministry to Generate €1.5 Bln a Year from Army Property

The Greek Armed Forces wealth exceeds 32 billion euros in real estate property and the Defense Ministry has a plan to generate 1.5 billion euros per year in revenues by utilizing it. According to estimates by Defense Minister Panos Kammenos,...

Russia Reportedly Proposes Co-Manufacturing Kalashnikov Rifles in Greece

Russia has sent an official proposal to the Greek Defense Ministry to co-manufacture Kalashnikov rifles in Greece, according to an onalert.gr report. The verbal proposal was made during the recent visit of Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos in Moscow, where he...

Greek Defense Minister's Comment on NATO Airbase in Karpathos Causes SYRIZA Reactions

Defense Minister Panos Kammenos caused his deputy minister to react on Monday after admitting that he proposed to the United States the establishment of a NATO airbase on Karpathos island. Kammenos -- chief of junior coalition partner ANEL -- said that...