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Greek-Canadians Watching the Developments in Greece

Greek-Canadians are following the developments in Greece with great interest through radio broadcasts and social networks after the January 25 national election, exchanging their views regarding the country's future under a new government. Others believe that a new era...

Greek Presidential Election Scenarios

Greeks are awaiting the announcement of the new cabinet, however another issue that is being widely discussed is the candidate that the new Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will propose for the position of President of the Hellenic Republic. Several...

Eurogroup President: Greek Gov't Needs Time to Settle In

It is too early to speak about what will happen with the current fiscal program of Greece, Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said at a press conference following the group’s meeting on Monday. Congratulating SYRIZA, Dijsselbloem said that he looked forward...

Working for the Yankee Dollar: United States, the Unexpected Winner of Greek Elections

Sunday's Greek elections had more than one winner. In fact, several winners emerged from the ballot, some completely unexpected. SYRIZA scored the first victory of a leftist party in Greek history. Next to SYRIZA, the full of contradictions Independent Greeks...

'To Potami' Leader Appears Cautious Ahead of SYRIZA's Plan

"To Potami" leader Stavros Theodorakis said on Monday his party has some reservations concerning the policy SYRIZA plans to follow, after his meeting with new Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Theodorakis noted his party's willingness to participate in a national negotiating team,...

New Democracy: The Day After a Crushing Defeat in Greek Elections

The next day of the Greek general elections found the outgoing New Democracy government in skepticism as well as in quest of the reasons that led to such a heavy defeat. The voices tabling the possibility of a party convention are increasing...

Samaras Absent From Tsipras' Arrival at Greek Govt Headquarters [Video]

Without outgoing Prime Minister Antonis Samaras awaiting his successor, Alexis Tsipras ascended the stairs of the Greek government headquarters alone. Samaras’ decision not to welcome Tsipras and brief him on his new duties caused SYRIZA's fierce reaction in what...

New Greek Cabinet Likely to Be Announced on Tuesday, Senior SYRIZA Source Says

Forming a government will be the first priority of new Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, with the announcement and swearing-in of the new cabinet likely to be completed by Tuesday afternoon, a senior SYRIZA source said on Monday. In any case,...

Juncker, Moscovici: EU Commission Ready for Discussion With New Greek Government

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici on Monday expressed their readiness to hear and discuss the demands of the new Greek government as they arrived for a Eurogroup meeting in...

Alexis Tsipras May Follow in Andreas Papandreou's Footsteps

Alexis Tsipras will either prove to be a new Hugo Chávez or a reformist like Former Brazilian President Lula, noted the Financial Times in an article regarding the Greek elections, pointing out that a key question is whether the...