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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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Greece: Syriza forms anti-bailout coalition government

Fresh from his Syriza party’s crushing victory at Sunday’s polls in Greece, left-wing leader Alexis Tsipras has struck a deal to govern with a fellow

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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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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

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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

Economy

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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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

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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

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Expat Greeks frustrated over voting rights

Greece might be readying for another election, but Greeks abroad say they feel excluded from this vote. Electoral rules say that you can only cast

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

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Young Greeks who have never had a job ponder Sunday's election

The youth vote in Greece could be crucial to the outcome of the elections on January 25, yet more than half of young people are jobless, many have never worked, and many have lived their whole adult l