George Tzogopoulos
Greece
Samaras Wants To Change The Constitution
In an effort to make the work of government more accountable and transparent, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras proposed a series of sweeping changes including term limits and opening the books of political parties.
Samaras said he was keen to quell...
Economy
Greece Wants Debt Cut, Not Another Bailout
Greece is raising the prospect of debt relief with international lenders as Prime Minister Antonis Samaras announced a primary surplus of 1.5 billion euros as proof the country's battered economy will begin to rebound this year.
Samaras said, however, he...
Economy
Troika Pushes Greece On Privatization
International lenders are asking Greece to increase the pace of privatizing state enterprises to meet fiscal targets and complete unfinished reforms.
The IMF-EU-ECB Troika envoys are visiting Athens to discuss how the government will close a 2.4 billion euro gap...