Point of view
Antonis Samaras
Showing 30 results for 'Antonis Samaras'
Articles (x) Videos (x)
Greek elections: SYRIZA on course to win, but may fall short of majority
The collapse of the coalition government saw Greece go to the polls on Sunday, January 25. Exit polls point to a win, but not an overall majorityThe collapse of the coalition government saw Greece go to the polls on Sunday, January 25. Exit polls point to a win, but not an overall majority
Greece election underway; sets up eurozone showdown
Voting underway in a crucial election that could see the anti-bailout Syriza party in power.Voting underway in a crucial election that could see the anti-bailout Syriza party in power.
Samaras, a liberal conservative in pursuit of stability
Antonis Samaras had limited choices at the end of December. The Greek prime minister was obliged to move up elections. The snap polls were triggeredAntonis Samaras had limited choices at the end of December. The Greek prime minister was obliged to move up elections. The snap polls were triggered
Greek PM dissolves parliament ahead of snap elections
Greece’s Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has requested that the Greek parliament be dissolved. This following parliament’s failure to choose a newGreece’s Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has requested that the Greek parliament be dissolved. This following parliament’s failure to choose a new
Syriza leader Tsipras says Greeks not foreign interests should decide future
The Greek opposition leader Alexis Tsipras has told supporters in Athens it’s time for the people, not foreign interests, to determine their future –The Greek opposition leader Alexis Tsipras has told supporters in Athens it’s time for the people, not foreign interests, to determine their future –
Early Greek general election 'was inevitable'
In a move some fear could jeopardise Greece’s international bailout, parliament has failed to choose a new president, rejecting the rulingIn a move some fear could jeopardise Greece’s international bailout, parliament has failed to choose a new president, rejecting the ruling
Doubts over Greek bailout as PM forced to call snap election
Greece is facing a snap election after MPs failed to elect a new president in a tight parliamentary ballotGreece is facing a snap election after MPs failed to elect a new president in a tight parliamentary ballot
Election rhetoric already flying in Greece ahead of forced snap election
Electioneering has already begun in Greece, with the leader of the Syriza party saying the days of a Samaras government are numbered.Electioneering has already begun in Greece, with the leader of the Syriza party saying the days of a Samaras government are numbered.
Greece facing fresh general election after MPs fail to choose president
Greece’s Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has announced that early elections will take place on January 25, 2015 The news comes after lawmakers inGreece’s Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has announced that early elections will take place on January 25, 2015 The news comes after lawmakers in
Greek MPs in final attempt to pick a new president and avert snap election
Greek members of parliament vote on Monday for a final time to elect a new president and head off a snap general election the prime minister warnsGreek members of parliament vote on Monday for a final time to elect a new president and head off a snap general election the prime minister warns
Greek MPs begin voting in close contest to choose next president
MPs in the Greek parliament have held the first of three possible rounds of voting in a close contest to choose the country’s next president. PrimeMPs in the Greek parliament have held the first of three possible rounds of voting in a close contest to choose the country’s next president. Prime
Greek MPs divided over austerity as crucial vote looms
The Greek parliament embarks on a three-stage vote to elect a new president. If they reject the government's nominated candidate, the country faces an election that could see the left voted into powerThe Greek parliament embarks on a three-stage vote to elect a new president. If they reject the government's nominated candidate, the country faces an election that could see the left voted into power
Greece and Turkey stress importance of economic ties at annual summit
Turkey and Greece have agreed to strengthen their economic ties despite deep-rooted differences, particularly over Cyprus. Turkish Prime MinisterTurkey and Greece have agreed to strengthen their economic ties despite deep-rooted differences, particularly over Cyprus. Turkish Prime Minister
Turkish PM visits Greece amid tensions over Cyprus energy rights
The Turkish Prime Minister has begun his two-day visit to Greece amid tensions over energy exploration rights around Cyprus. Ahmet Davutoglu calledThe Turkish Prime Minister has begun his two-day visit to Greece amid tensions over energy exploration rights around Cyprus. Ahmet Davutoglu called
Amal Clooney weighs in on Greek battle for Parthenon Marbles
Hollywood actor George Clooney’s new wife, human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin Clooney, made an impassioned plea on Wednesday for the return of theHollywood actor George Clooney’s new wife, human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin Clooney, made an impassioned plea on Wednesday for the return of the
Αmal Alamuddin Clooney gets back to work in Greece
Amal Alamuddin Clooney is back to work. Fresh from her marriage to Hollywood actor George Clooney in Italy last month, the human rights lawyer is nowAmal Alamuddin Clooney is back to work. Fresh from her marriage to Hollywood actor George Clooney in Italy last month, the human rights lawyer is now
Samaras seeks presidential payback from Juncker
The European Union’s new president-designate of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Junker, is again in Greece meeting with the prime minister toThe European Union’s new president-designate of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Junker, is again in Greece meeting with the prime minister to
Handshakes and protests, Merkel's Greek visit
It has been one of the rockiest relationships in the eurozone, but as German Chancellor Angela Merkel wrapped up her visit to the Greek capital, manyIt has been one of the rockiest relationships in the eurozone, but as German Chancellor Angela Merkel wrapped up her visit to the Greek capital, many
Angela Merkel's Athens visit seen as sign of support for Greece's austerity measures
German Chancellor Angela Merkel touched down in Athens for a brief visit on Friday which is seen as sign of support for the Greek government’sGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel touched down in Athens for a brief visit on Friday which is seen as sign of support for the Greek government’s
Greek public sector workers strike over job cuts
Thousands of Greek public sector workers have been on strike today to protest against planned job cuts. Teachers, municipal workers and pensionersThousands of Greek public sector workers have been on strike today to protest against planned job cuts. Teachers, municipal workers and pensioners
Samaras defends Greece's EU presidency
Greece’s Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has defended his country taking over the EU presidency as it continues to grapple its ongoing debtGreece’s Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has defended his country taking over the EU presidency as it continues to grapple its ongoing debt
Beleaguered Greece now President of European Union Council
Starting with the new year, Greece takes its turn as presiding nation of the Council of the European Union – the institutional structure whichStarting with the new year, Greece takes its turn as presiding nation of the Council of the European Union – the institutional structure which
Greek economy on track Samaras tells Angela Merkel
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has told German Chancellor Angela Merkel the Greek economy is on track. The two met in Berlin with SamarasGreek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has told German Chancellor Angela Merkel the Greek economy is on track. The two met in Berlin with Samaras
Greek government survives confidence vote but shrinks its own majority
Greece’s conservative-led coalition has survived a bid to topple it after winning a confidence vote in parliament. The censure motion, which cameGreece’s conservative-led coalition has survived a bid to topple it after winning a confidence vote in parliament. The censure motion, which came
Greece makes case for continued financial support from EU
Just days before Greece’s international creditors begin their latest assessment of the country’s progress on economic reforms, the Greek PrimeJust days before Greece’s international creditors begin their latest assessment of the country’s progress on economic reforms, the Greek Prime
Greece PM predicts end to recession at end of 2014
Greece will end six years of recession by the end of 2014. That’s the message Antonis Samaras, the Greek Prime Minister gave at the annual trade fairGreece will end six years of recession by the end of 2014. That’s the message Antonis Samaras, the Greek Prime Minister gave at the annual trade fair
Obama praises Greek austerity but urges growth
US President Obama has praised the Greek government’s strict austerity measures and structural reforms and said the country must now start creatingUS President Obama has praised the Greek government’s strict austerity measures and structural reforms and said the country must now start creating
Greek PM reshuffles cabinet amid government crisis
Greece’s Socialist PASOK party leader, Evangelos Venizelos, is back on the government front bench as the prime minister bids to quell the crisis overGreece’s Socialist PASOK party leader, Evangelos Venizelos, is back on the government front bench as the prime minister bids to quell the crisis over
Greek PM reshuffles cabinet
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras reshuffled his cabinet on Monday, two days after the smallest party in his ruling coalition quit the governmentGreek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras reshuffled his cabinet on Monday, two days after the smallest party in his ruling coalition quit the government
Greek coalition confusion continues
Confusion about the future of the Greek government continued on Friday morning as members of the Democratic Left quit the government in the wake ofConfusion about the future of the Greek government continued on Friday morning as members of the Democratic Left quit the government in the wake of