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White House Is Willing to Become Mediator Between Greece and EU

In an indirect intervention in favor of Greece, in the dispute with the Europeans, proceeded earlier today the White House, during the daily press briefing. According to Washington-based Greek journalist Michalis Ignatiou, the White House intents to assume the role...

Erdogan Says Tsipras Should be More Cautious

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Alexis Tsipras should be more cautious in the messages he gives, in reference to the Greek PM's pledge to cut the country's debt. He underlined that politics should not be affected by emotions and it...

Nicosia in Anticipation of Greek PM Tsipras' Visit

Nicosia is looking forward to Greece's newly elected Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' visit, Cypriot government spokesperson Nikos Christodoulides said, expressing at the same time his certainty that the discussions to be held during Tsipras first official visit abroad since elected...

Greek FinMin to Eurogroup President: We Won't Cooperate with the Troika [Update]

The President of Eurogroup, Jeroen Dijsselbloem and the Greek Finance Minister, Giannis Varoufakis, proceeded to joint statements, after their meeting just moments ago. Mr. Varoufakis welcomed the European Official "with great joy," declaring that this was only an introductory...

Economist: SYRIZA Could Lead to Grexit or a Better Future for the Euro

The demand for a debt cut and end to austerity by the new Greek government is a big challenge for German Chancellor Angela Merkel who has set up the austerity path for Europe. The Grexit that could result from...

Greek PM Tsipras to Visit Cyprus

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will arrive on an official visit to Cyprus on Monday, following an invitation extended by President Nicos Anastasiades. During his one-day stay, Tsipras will hold talks with Anastasiades and will meet with the leaders of...

New Democracy Leader Says Party 'Will be Called Upon to Play its Historic Role Again'

New Democracy (ND) will be very soon called upon "to play its historic role," Former Prime Minister and party leader Antonis Samaras said, chairing the first meeting of the party's executive secretariat since losing the Greek national elections on January 25. Samaras...

EU Commissioner Avramopoulos Govt Candidate for the Greek Presidency?

The European Commissioner for Immigration, Citizenship and Internal Affairs, and New Democracy (ND) member, Dimitris Avramopoulos, is rumored to be the SYRIZA-led coalition government nominee for the upcoming Presidential election in Greece. According to Greek newspaper "To Vima," the first...

Iron Fence Removed from Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Athens

Newly elected Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras proceeded with yet another symbolic move since he assumed office last Monday, by ordering the removal of the iron fence placed before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square in downtown...

EU Parliament President Schulz: I Hope Greece Remains on European Track

The President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz' visit to Greece, signals that the prime values of the European Union continue to be the acceptance and respect of popular sovereignty highlighted the Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras. The PM...