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The leftist Syriza’s Party’s election victory sends a clear message to Europe, a euphoric Alexis Tsipras told journalists. Greeks are interested in a

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Why is debt-strapped Greece holding early elections? Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pushed lenders for better terms, failed, then conceded

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Vangelis Meimarakis became leader of New Democracy and Leader of the Opposition two months ago. The uniter of the pro-Europe centre-right party has

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Eight months ago he swept to victory in an election that sent shockwaves around the world. Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras’ declared aim was to save

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Syriza leader Alexis Tsipiras tells euronews he is confident of victory despite polls showing his party's lead narrowing one week before Greeks go to the polls for a second time this year.

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