One is not dealing with a small group of enraged youths but rather with a decisive and organised group which without compunction on an almost daily basis degrades institutions and the democratic system in general.
'We condemn without reservation the vandalism of Parliament. Such actions are deeply undemocratic and have nothing to do with social struggles,' the office of the PM said in a statement
Worst of all, the government is signaling to citizens that the crisis is over and that the county is just a step away from returning to the good old days.
The Bank of Greece Governor said that if the 3.5 percent of GDP primary surplus target is not met, that will lead to 'the imposition of new [restrictive] measures such as expenditure cuts and cuts in the Public Investment Programme'.
One after another, mayoral candidates are issuing statements denying any link to SYRIZA and declaring that they do not want its support.
The prime minister who enjoys unprecedented kid gloves treatment in most television interviews is irked because he believes that the print press and news websites do not cater to all his whims.
For the first time ever, Greece, which founded the Games and hosted the first modern Games in 2016, has since then not had a member on the IOC.
No one accepts the concept of familial responsibility but the PM himself was never thoughtful about the families of others.
IMF spokesman Jerry Rice has confirmed that Athens has informed the Fund about the government’s intention of making an early repayment of 40 percent of its remaining debt
It is clear that the money for the fiscal package announced yesterday comes mainly from two sources: over-taxation and a steady reduction in public investment.
In a surprise move, the government in the next few days will deposit 5.5bn euros in an escrow account as “an extra guarantee” to ensure creditors that it will honour its primary surplus targets for 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Diachronically the Greek Left and Mr. Tsipras personally were full of righteous indignation and would attack the “old political system” for its sins.
At the current start of the firefighting season all plans remain unchanged, equipment was not replaced, and the national disasters service continues to drag its feet.
The PM’s “bridges” to the centre-left and his flirt with Social Democracy are secondary compared to the overarching goal of achieving a manageable electoral defeat.
Tsipras first threw down the gauntlet in Parliament and today SYRIZA spokesperson Rania Svigou reissued the invitation in a letter to New Democracy spokesperson Maria Zacharaki.
MPs and party cadres are anxiously watching Tsipras’ feverish efforts to turn the tables by pledging everything to the very middle class voters whom he has brought to their knees through over-taxation.
Greece’s largest company, the Public Power Corporation, is collapsing. Grand investments are announced but never go forward. Unemployment is declining thanks to part-time employment and 500 euro monthly salaries.
When the PM himself has raised the banner of slander, dragging opponents through the mud, and character assassination, why should any minister hesitate to do the same and worse?
'They [the government] asked me to offer a 26mn euro loan to Mr. Kalogritsas for him to acquire a television channel which, if one is to be honest, had been set up at Maximos Mansion [the PM’s offices].
The town has become identified with its high-quality brand name peaches, its organised agricultural cooperatives, and its success in distributing its products throughout Europe.