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Alexis Tsipras: Left-wing, anti-austerity and in charge of Greece

Alexis Tsipras is officially the new Prime Minister of Greece. Left-wing, hardline anti-austerity leader Tsipras is a known atheist. As such, the

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Second symbolic gesture and first official visit for Tsipras

After choosing a non-religious swearing-in ceremony, Alexis Tsipras has made a second symbolic gesture. On the eve of the 70th anniversary of the

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Major markets gain as Syriza rapidly forms government

By the end of Monday it was clear that Syriza’s victory in the Greek general election, while creating a bit of early panic and sending markets down

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Left-wing, anti-austerity and non-religious: New Greek PM Tsipras takes the reins

Alexis Tsipras is officially the new Prime Minister of Greece. Left-wing, hardline anti-austerity leader Tsipras is a known atheist. As such, the

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Ten killed in Greek fighter plane crash in Spain

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Greece's Syriza juggling the promises it made

What future for Greece under the leadership of Alexis Tsipras? Five years of belt-tightening got too much for many Greeks to bear. Result: they

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Greek singing legend Demis Roussos dies aged 68

Greek singer Demis Roussos, one of music’s most unlikely international superstars, had died aged 68. Early hits like ‘Rain and Tears’ brought fame

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A new era for Greece: Alexis Tsipras is sworn in as prime minister

Leader of the left-wing, anti austerity Syriza party Alexis Tsipras is sworn in as Greek Prime Minister. A known atheist, he did not take an oath on the Bible.

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European stockmarkets shrug off Syriza victory in Greece

After an initial two-hour wobble on the European markets following the victory of Syriza in Greece, things calmed down going into the afternoon’s

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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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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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Greece's Syriza would need 40 percent of vote for overall majority

As Greece’s election draws closer, the New Democracy party of Prime Minister Antonis Samaras remained behind in most opinion polls. With an economy

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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