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Greece's Centrist To Potami Party to Officially Suspend Operations
The centrist ''To Potami'' (The River) party announced on Monday that its Political Council will propose the suspension of the party's operations at the standing congress to be held on November 24.
The party, which was formed in 2014 by...
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Centrist To Potami Party Implodes in Greek Parliament
Greek Centrist party To Potami was left with no parliamentary caucus on Monday, when two of its deputies resigned over the party's stance in favor of the Prespa agreement.
Lawmakers Giorgos Amyras and Grigoris Psarianos announced their departure from the party...
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'To Potami' Leader Foresees No Government Formation in Current Parliament
Potami leader Stavros Theodorakis expressed his belief that no government will be able to emerge from the current parliament because of the way outgoing premier Alexis Tsipras handled the situation, following a meeting with main opposition leader Evangelos Meimarakis who was...
Economy
'To Potami' Leader Theodorakis: Europeans Believe the Greek Proposals Are on the Right Direction
The Greek proposals are currently under the European Commission, ECB and IMF microscope, stated "To Potami" leader Stavros Theodorakis after his meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels on Friday.
He also noted that his first impression is that Europeans...
Economy
'To Potami' Leader Calls For Big National Consensus in Greece
"I recommended another government that will come from this parliament and which, very soon, will bring an agreement and the banks will open," stated 'To Potami' leader Stavros Theodorakis on Thursday to Greek radio.
Theodorakis proposed the formation of a...
Economy
'To Potami' Leader Urges Greek PM to Call off Referendum
Greek opposition "To Potami" leader Stavros Theodorakis appealed to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday to cancel the July 5 referendum and "stop the destruction."
"We will not become beggars in the Balkan neighborhood. The 'yes' to Europe will win," Theodorakis said, adding...
Economy
No Room for 'Vindictiveness' in Politics, 'To Potami' Replies to New Democracy
Greek opposition "To Potami" leader Stavros Theodorakis adopted a critical position on Thursday to a proposal for a "national unity" government put forward by main opposition New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras.
"A vindictive spirit has no place in political life, especially...
Economy
Greek Opposition 'To Potami' Urges Tsipras to Make 'Honorable Compromise'
Greek opposition "To Potami" called on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to make an "honorable compromise" and reach an agreement with creditors.
"Mr. Tsipras will either make a bold move forward or stand still and be swept away by the tide of developments....
Economy
'To Potami' Will Vote for an Agreement with Greece's Creditors
Greek opposition "To Potami" leader Stavros Theodorakis made it clear on Sunday that his party is prepared to vote in favor of an agreement with Greece's creditors when the government brings it to Parliament.
"We are absolute. The other parties and some politicians...
Economy
To Potami: Greek Govt Preparing for Eurogroup Like Student who Tries to Fool Teacher
Greek opposition "To Potami" urged the government on Friday to end uncertainty and its huge cost on the economy and citizens by making the necessary decisions at Monday’s Eurogroup.
"The credit crunch can lead to uncontrollable situations. It’s time to make...
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To Potami Opposes Pavlopoulos Candidacy and Nominates Nicos Alivizatos for the Greek Presidency
Greek opposition party To Potami in a statement issued by its leader, Stavros Theodorakis, has expressed its disagreement with SYRIZA’s nomination of former New Democracy Minister Prokopis Pavlopoulos for the Presidency of the Republic. Mr. Theodorakis stated, his party...
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New Democracy and 'To Potami' Slam New Greek Government
Greek main opposition New Democracy (ND) spokesman Costas Karagounis on Tuesday commented on the composition of the new cabinet unveiled by Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, welcoming its relatively small size of 40 ministers but expressing "deep concern" about...
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'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,...
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'To Potami' Leader: ANEL Has Far-Right and Anti-European Elements
As a bad omen characterized "To Potami" leader Stavros Theodorakis the partnership between SYRIZA and Independent Greeks (ANEL), saying that Panos Kammenos’ party reflects far-right and anti-European views. In addition, Theodorakis clarified that he is expecting the new government’s...
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'To Potami' Leader Theodorakis: Poker with Presidential Election Must Stop
To “stop playing poker” with such an importance issue as the election of the new President of the Hellenic Republic, called Greece's two main parties, governing New Democracy and main opposition SYRIZA, "To Potami" party leader Stavros Theodorakis, exiting a...