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Greece
Political Turmoil as Opposition Accuses Premier Tsipras of Luxurious Yacht Vacations
Greece's main opposition New Democracy Party issued a statement on Monday night accusing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of taking luxurious vacations during the summer of 2018, just ''a few days'' after the deadly wildfires of Mati.
The center-right party notes that...
Economy
Anti-Austerity Protests Draw 60,000 in Athens
Enraged by more coming pay cuts, tax hikes and slashed pensions, an estimated 60,000 people converged on the center of Athens on Feb. 21 during a 24-hour general strike that shut down services.
Ferries stayed in port, schools closed, public...
Economy
Greek Coalition Eyes More Pension, Wage Cuts to Close Gap
ATHENS – Days after Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and his coalition partners said they would not again cut wages and pensions as part of a $14.16 billion savings plan to satisfy international lenders, they are reportedly ready to...
Economy
SYRIZA Leader Tsipras’ Privileged Life Belies His Image
ATHENS – As he campaigns himself as a man of the people and a working-class hero, Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) leader Alexis Tsipras, 37, locked in a tight duel with New Democracy Conservative head Antonis Samaras to...
Economy
Troika’s Next Target: Cut Private Sector Salaries
Even as Greece’s public workers continue to struggle under waves of pay cuts, tax hikes, slashed[...]