Tag: Alexis Tsipras

Thursday, June 28th 2018 - 11:17 UTC
Migration could seal the future of the European Union, warns Merkel

The future of the European Union (EU) rests on the bloc’s ability to find a diplomatic answer to the migration crisis, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday. EU leaders are meeting in Brussels, Belgium on Thursday and Friday to try to wrangle a solution on migration, with the issue leaving Merkel’s own political fate hanging precariously in the balance.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:41 UTC
Cristina Fernandez meets Greek leaders, cuts short European tour: no Oxford visit

Argentine ex president Cristina Fernandez met on Monday with Greek parliament speaker Nikos Voutsis and Prime minister Alexis Tsipras, as part of the first leg of her trip to Europe where she travelled following authorization from magistrates, and depositing a significant bail, since she has been indicted in several cases.
Thursday, April 27th 2017 - 10:54 UTC
Cristina Fernandez invited to give a conference at Oxford University

Ex president Cristina Fernandez and her daughter Florencia Kirchner, both indicted in several alleged corruption cases have been allowed to travel to Europe in May, where the Argentine leader has been invited to a round of conferences and discussions including one from the Oxford Union at Oxford University.
Thursday, November 19th 2015 - 06:55 UTC
Turkish fans booed during minute of silence for Paris victims

Turkish fans booed during the minute's silence for the victims of the Paris attacks before their national team drew 0-0 with Greece in a friendly international soccer game on Tuesday.
Wednesday, September 23rd 2015 - 08:43 UTC
Tsipras takes office with a daunting agenda; 45% abstained on Sunday

Alexis Tsipras took the oath of office for a second term as Greek prime minister, promising to revive the crippled economy while demanding debt relief from creditors as his “first big battle” following an unexpectedly clear election victory.
Monday, July 20th 2015 - 08:03 UTC
A new chapter for Greece: banks reopen and a raft of VAT increases

Banks in Greece expect long queues but no major problems when they reopen this Monday for the first time in three weeks, although withdrawals will still be limited and capital controls will remain, senior banking officials said on Sunday.
Wednesday, July 15th 2015 - 06:40 UTC
Greek parliament must vote on Wednesday Euro zone bailout conditions

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says he does not believe in a bailout offered by Euro zone leaders, but is willing to implement it. Tsipras described the deal as “harsh”, but said it was the only way for Greece to remain in the Euro.
Wednesday, July 8th 2015 - 08:12 UTC
Grexit Day next Sunday, Euro Zone members warn Tsipras

Euro zone members announced on Tuesday that they have given Greece until the end of the week to come up with a proposal for sweeping reforms in return for loans that will keep the country from crashing out of Europe's currency bloc and into economic ruin.
Wednesday, July 8th 2015 - 08:03 UTC
Obama calls Merkel and Tsipras calling for constructive talks

President Barack Obama on Tuesday analyzed the Greek situation in separate telephone calls to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the White House said. Obama began his day with a phone conversation with Merkel, followed by another call to Tsipras.
Tuesday, July 7th 2015 - 07:21 UTC
Merkel and Hollande tell Greece the door for serious proposals remains open

France and Germany told Greece to come up with serious proposals in order to restart financial aid talks, raising pressure on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to compromise a day after his country voted overwhelmingly against more austerity