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Economy
Greek FinMin Varoufakis: We have Crossed Many of Our Red Lines
Speaking to Deutsche Welle, Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said that the Greek government has already "crossed many of its red lines."
We went back on some of our pre-election promises because we are keen to strike a deal, Varoufakis...
Economy
Greece Willing to Make Concessions to Secure Agreement
The Greek government is willing to make concessions by pushing back its anti-austerity program in order to secure an agreement with creditors, Greece's interior minister said.
As loan repayments loom large and state coffers are emptying at an alarming rate,...
Economy
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...
Economy
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...
Economy
Poll: 52% of Greeks Want the Euro at Any Cost, But 70% Don't Want Concessions
A new poll published today shows that 52 percent of Greeks want the country to remain in the euro zone, but 70 percent believe that the government should not cross the "red lines" set by the government.
The poll was...
Economy
SYRIZA Hard Leftists Disagree With Concessions in Negotiations
The SYRIZA "leftist platform" didn't take the sudden positive developments in negotiations very well after Wednesday's joint statement of lenders that they will help Greece achieve financial stability and growth.
The party's hard leftists, led by Minister of Productive Reconstruction,...