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Greek Govt: SYRIZA Decisions Binding, no Plans for Reshuffle

The decisions taken by SYRIZA's Central Committee are binding for the party's MPs as well, government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis said during the regular press briefing on Monday, in response to questions on the resolution voted on Sunday. He also...

Greek Govt Seeking Comprehensive Deal Within Next 10 Days

Greece is seeking a comprehensive deal within the next ten days, government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis said in statements to Greek TV on Friday. Sakellaridis noted that the agreement will cover all issues, including labor and social security ones. Asked whether Greece will retreat...

Greek Govt Spokesman: The Government Will not Sign a Third Memorandum

"The government will obviously not sign a third Memorandum," Greek government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis said during a press briefing on Monday. Asked to comment on reports that an agreement in a form of a "take-it-or-leave-it" ultimatum may be given...

Local Governments Have Transferred 600.3 mln Euros to BoG, Gov't Spokesman Says

Local government and other public entities' cash reserves transferred to Bank of Greece as a result of a recent legislative act come to 600.3 million euros, Greek government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis said on Tuesday. The information has been published following...

Greek Government Spokesman: 'Definitely No to New Memorandum'

Greek Government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis, in his briefing to the press on Monday, reiterated the government's position and its effort for a mutually beneficial agreement within the "red lines" that will respect the people's mandate. He noted that the aim...

Greek Government Spokesman: 'The Red Lines Will Not Be Surpassed'

"We are well aware of the society's red lines, we are aware of the limits and everyone should be assured that the red lines will not be surpassed," Greek government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis on Thursday said in a press briefing. Regarding...

Greek Government Holds First Journalists' Briefing in 3 Years

The Greek government arranged the first journalists’ briefing for first time in three years. Greek government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis stood on the podium on May 4, before Greek and foreign political journalists in order to inform them about the...

Greek Gov't Spokesman: Agreement Within the Framework of the People's Mandate

"We are close to an agreement that will revive the economy and the society," Greek government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis said speaking on Tuesday to private TV Skai. "At this phase we are heading to a minimum agreement in order...

Greek Govt to Supply Syrian Refugees With Travel Documents

The Greek government's decision to provide Syrian refugees with travel documents as soon as possible in order to be able to travel to any European country they want, announced government spokesperson Gavriil Sakellaridis after a biministerial meeting held earlier today under...

New Democracy Leader: 'Govt has Torn Down All we had Built in 2.5 Years'

Greek main opposition New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras lashed out at the government on Saturday, saying it has torn down "all we had built over 2.5 years." Samaras deplored the reappearance of hoodie-wearing rioters, protest occupations of public buildings, "illegal...