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New Democracy Says the Government’s ‘Show has Been Played Time and Again’

The joint press conference of the finance, economy and labor ministers earlier on Tuesday was a “show that has been played time and again,” New Democracy spokesman Giorgos Koumoutsakos said. “Last year, the preacher of game theory, which led the...

ND Spokesman Slams PM About Refugee Issue, Economy and Negotiations

Main opposition New Democracy (ND) spokesman Giorgos Koumoutsakos on Thursday sternly attacked the government at his opening address during a press briefing. "The country touches point zero. The refugees issue is almost out of control. The real economy is a...

Bill on TV Licenses Submitted to Greek Parliament

The draft law on TV licenses was submitted to Parliament late on Wednesday, February 10. According to the provisions of the draft law, four licenses will be granted and the starting price will be determined by a joint decision of...

PM's Policies are Not Resolving Any Problems, Main Opposition Spokesman Charges

The policies and practices followed by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on proposed pension reforms are creating new “explosive” problems, New Democracy spokesman Giorgos Koumoutsakos said Tuesday, responding to criticism leveled by the prime minister’s office against party leader Kyriakos...

ND Spokesman: Greek Government’s Harsh Negotiation with Institutions Is a Fairy Tale

New Democracy (ND) spokesman Giorgos Koumoutsakos in his briefing to the press on Thursday referred to the government’s deliberations with the lenders and accused the Greek government that it attempts to cultivate a tale of harsh negotiation. "It is a...

ND Spokesman Sharply Attacks Gov't on Refugee Issues

Main opposition New Democracy (ND) spokesman Giorgos Koumoutsakos, in his first briefing on Friday to the press since assuming the post, referred to the issues of refugees and the operation on independent authorities in Greece. On the refugees issue, he expressed...

Greek Police Arrest Person Allegedly Involved in Attack on New Democracy MP

Greek police have arrested one person who was allegedly involved in Thursday's physical attack on New Democracy MP Giorgos Koumoutsakos. Koumoutsakos had been attacked by a group of protesters, during the Pontic anti-government protest that took place on Thursday in front of...

Greek Prosecutor Orders Preliminary Investigation for Attack Against MP

The head of public prosecutors' Ilias Zagoraios on Friday ordered a preliminary investigation for the attack against New Democracy lawmaker Giorgos Koumoutsakos. Koumoutsakos has filed a suit against persons unknown. Meanwhile Greek Police has called for questioning eight people who...

New Democracy MP Attacked During Pontic Protest in Athens

A protest against the government's attitude toward the Pontic community was marred by an attack on New Democracy MP Giorgos Koumoutsakos. A group of people that had been attached to the Pontian and other protesters outside the Greek parliament suddenly attacked the Greek MP. The Panpontic Federation...

Opinion Poll: SYRIZA and Giannis Sgouros in the Lead

A Kappa Research opinion poll concerning the upcoming European Parliament election and local elections carried out on behalf of the newspaper “To Vima,” shows SYRIZA and the current Head of the Region of Attica in the lead. In particular, the...