Tag: Syriza

Greece to hold early elections on Sept 20

Fitch Ratings upgraded its view on Greek banks Thursday after upping Greece’s credit rating earlier…

Eurozone ministers approve 1st tranche of Greek bailout funds

August 20, 2015

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Eurozone ministers approve 1st tranche of Greek bailout funds

Tsipras has faced a rebellion within his ruling hard-left Syriza party over a new bailout…

Greek government seen calling confidence vote

August 18, 2015

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Greek government seen calling confidence vote

Energy Minister Panos Skourletis described such a parliamentary vote as “self-evident” following Friday s rebellion…

Tsipras May Call Confidence Vote Amid Syriza Schism Over Greek Bailout Deal

August 18, 2015

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Tsipras May Call Confidence Vote Amid Syriza Schism Over Greek Bailout Deal

Greece’s political turmoil has raised uncertainty over how the government will implement the bailout deal,…

EU Commission: Third bailout deal with Greece possible before August 20

August 18, 2015

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EU Commission: Third bailout deal with Greece possible before August 20

“The Greek government has worked very constructively, and has made a 180 degree change”, SPD…

Greece sells to German firm rights to run 14 airports

August 18, 2015

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Greece sells to German firm rights to run 14 airports

ATHENS, Greece (AP) – A Greek minister indicates it is highly likely Prime Minister Alexis…

In Greece: Minister says confidence vote would be “self-evident”

August 17, 2015

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In Greece: Minister says confidence vote would be “self-evident”

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is likely to call a confidence vote in his government…

Greek Parliament ratifies third bailout deal

August 16, 2015

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Greek Parliament ratifies third bailout deal

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble reiterated his opposition to an outright writedown of the face…

Greek opposition party refuses to back PM in any confidence vote

August 16, 2015

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Greek opposition party refuses to back PM in any confidence vote

However Schaeuble’s interview Sunday backing the package, as well as positive comments made at the…

Merkel sees no certainty that Greek bailout will succeed

August 16, 2015

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Merkel sees no certainty that Greek bailout will succeed

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will ask lawmakers to back an 86 billion euro ($95.5 billion)…