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Triumphant Tsipras of Syriza seeks cross-party support in Greece

Amid the celebrations, the hard work begins for Alexis Tsipras whose Syriza party has swept to power in an overwhelming election victory in Greece.

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Celebrations as Syriza supporters look to a future without austerity

Jubilation in University Square in central Athens as thousands of Syriza supporters celebrated the landmark win by their anti-bailout party Syriza

Economy

Anti-austerity Syriza party wins Greek election but falls short of an absolute majority

Greece’s new parliament has a new look about it with radical left Syriza holding the reins of power in the 300 seat legislature. In the end they fell

Economy

Samaras: "my conscience is clear" says defeated Greek PM

It was a disappointed Antonis Samaras who was forced to admit defeat on Sunday night. The leader of New Democracy had tried to convince voters that

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Tsipras pledges end to 'vicious cycle of austerity' at victory speech in Greece

The man of the moment, Alexis Tsipras has swept to power in a landslide win in Greece. His Syriza party’s anti-austerity message appears to have

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Looming Syriza victory gets mixed reactions in Athens

As Greece’s leftist Syriza party looked set for a comfortable victory over the ruling conservatives in the Greek election, our reporter spoke to some

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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 majority

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Greece election: Tsipras promises 'return to democracy'

The left-wing Syriza party is widely expected to be voted in on an anti-austerity pledge.

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Greeks weigh up impact of Syriza win as they vote

Although the economy has emerged from recession, only a minority of Greeks are feeling the benefits.

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Greece election underway; sets up eurozone showdown

Voting underway in a crucial election that could see the anti-bailout Syriza party in power.

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Greeks go to polls in historic election

Voting is underway in Greece’s historic election, which could bring an anti-bailout party to power. Leftist Syriza has led opinion polls for months

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Greek election: Samaras makes final plea to voters, as polls show Syriza lead

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has addressed party supporters for the final time ahead of tomorrow’s elections. Thousands attended the New

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Gloomy outlook among the young in Athens as Greek election approaches

The streets of Athens near the Greek parliament are a familiar sight to locals and tourists alike. Several Greek people euronews spoke to on Friday

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New Democracy and Syriza chase wavering voters down to wire in Greece election

Opinion polls ahead of Sunday's election have shown the left-wing Syriza party pulling ahead of New Democracy. But undecided voters hold the key to th

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Europe Weekly: Europeans still reeling from Paris terror attacks

In this week’s edition of Europe Weekly: Belgian police storm a suspected jihadist hideout in eastern Belgium; EU officials unveil new planned

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SYRIZA, a radical left force to be reckoned with in Greek elections

With just one day of campaigning left in the Greek elections, SYRIZA has widened its lead in the latest polls. The leader of the anti-austerity

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Soup kitchens and start-ups share Greece election anxiety

Out in the open air, in the centre of Athens is a soup kitchen. Here the atmosphere is not one of trust in the future, whatever the result of

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SYRIZA widening lead in Greek elections

The man on track to win the Greek elections, Alexis Tsipras has held his final rallying call ahead of Sunday’s vote. The latest polls show his

Economy

EU-Greek Showdown

Greece is once again at centre of a European political drama as it gears up for its most crucial election in a generation. Polls suggest the

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The mood on the streets as Greece gears up for election day

Left-wing party Syriza, which has vowed to cancel austerity measures and renegotiate an international bailout, is leading polls ahead of Sunday's gene