Alexis Tsipras
Greece
Who Will Be Part of the Next Greek Parliament?
Many Greek politicians were neck to neck against their fellow candidates in several constituencies across Greece, aiming to earn a seat in the new Greek Parliament.
According to election results, SYRIZA’s Gavriil Sakellaridis and Nikolaos Voutsis, as well as New Democracy...
Greece
'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...
Greece
New Greek PM Lays Flowers to Kessariani Memorial Instead of Unknown Soldier Tomb
To the Kessariani War Memorial, where he laid flowers in tribute to those executed by the Nazis during the country's 1941-1944 occupation, went the new Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras, straight after his oath before the President of the Hellenic...
Greece
International Media Covers SYRIZA's Win
SYRIZA’s win at the Greek elections of January 2015 has made it to the front cover of several large and small international news agencies. Others describe it as a “victory over austerity,” or a “historical victory for Greece ’s...
Greece
New Greek PM Takes Oath of Honor and Conscience, Not Religious Oath [video]
SYRIZA leader and new Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras took an oath of honor and conscience and not a religious oath in his swearing-in ceremony at Maximos Mansion, Greece , at 4 p.m. today.
This is the first time a...
Economy
Foreign Leaders React to SYRIZA's Win
Several politicians rushed to congratulate radical left coalition leader Alexis Tsipras for his win in this Sunday’s national election.
French President Francois Hollande congratulated Tsipras for his party’s victory and pledged to cooperate with him. He expressed his "desire to pursue the...
Greece
Tsipras Won't be Sworn In by Archbishop, but will Give Political Oath
SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras visits Archbishop Ieronymos this afternoon to inform him that he will not be sworn in by him and will only be taking a political oath.
Tsipras will also inform Ieronymos that he will not be needed in...
Economy
Greece Needs to Repay its Debt; Restructuring Talks Possible
The new Greek government which will be formed within the next few days will have to respect its commitments and repay the debt that is owed to Eurozone taxpayers. However, Benoît Coeuré, ECB official noted on Monday, that a...
Greece
Alexis Tsipras: Who is Greece's New Prime Minister?
Over the last week and in the days to come Alexis Tsipras, the new Prime Minister of Greece, is and will be, the most talked-about European politician. He named his second son Orpheas-Ernesto after his hero Che Guevara, he...
Greece
Greece: Anti-austerity Parties Form New Greek Coalition Government Headed by Alexis Tsipras
SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras is practically the new Prime Minister of Greece spearheading a new coalition government formed by SYRIZA and Independent Greeks (ANEL).
At 11.30 a.m. local time Panos Kammenos announced publicly his support and partnership in the new coalition...