Samaras

While the Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has claimed that the “worst is over” and that Greece will return to the international markets in 2014, executives of American investment firm Pimco gave an interview to the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, expressing their skepticism over the validity of such claims. Specifically, Pimco’s executive vice president and portfolio manager […]

With the troika scheduled to return to Athens around the 15th of January, the Prime Minister is putting the pressure on his cabinet to carry out all necessary actions related to avoid any delays. After all, Greece has only completed about 65% of the 135 necessary actions, as outlined in the bailout and progress is […]

For the next six months Greece will be at the helm of the European Union, for the sixth time since the country was accepted in the EU. Over the next six months Athens will host 14 ministerial synods, 35 high-level meetings, 57 working group meetings and 33 conferences or seminars. The Prime Minister Antonis Samaras […]

The Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has called a meeting with his financial staff in order to discuss, among other issues, the upcoming return of the IMF, EU and ECB representatives in mid January and the assumption of the EU presidency by Greece. Present at the 1pm meeting are the Minister of Finances Yannis Stournaras and […]

Yesterday’s armed attack against the residence of the German ambassador in Halandri has caused great concern amongst government officials over the repercussions a resurgence of domestic terrorism might have on Greece, as the country prepares to assume leadership of the EU. The Prime Minister Antonis Samaras contacted his German counterpart Angela Merkel to inform her […]

The Prime Minister Antonis Samaras addressed the Greek people yesterday, heralding the end of the six-year recession and stressing that in 2014 Greece will make its first great leap to exit the bailout. Mr. Samaras explained that 2013 was “year zero” and that “the light is starting to peek at the end of the tunnel” […]

The Prime Minister Antonis Samaras telephoned German Chancellor Angela Merkel early this morning to inform her of the shooting outside the German ambassador in Athens’ residence in Halandri, earlier this morning. Mr. Samaras condemned the attack and ensured Mrs. Merkel that those responsible will face Justice. Mr. Samaras stressed to journalists that the terrorists behind […]

Even though the Prime Minister recently reiterated his intention to call elections in 2016, the recent expulsion of Byron Polydoras from New Democracy and the emergent discontent within PASOK, leave the coalition government faced with some hard choices to make over the holidays. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras believes that his coalition government’s slight majority in […]

The audacious traffic violations of former Minister of Transport Michalis Liapis – who was arrested earlier in the week driving with fake licence plates and no car insurance – has caused New Democracy great embarrassment and prompted his expulsion from the party. Aside from the initial shock and ridicule in the media, Mr. Liapis’ decision […]

The Prime Minister Antonis Samaras was forced to cancel his scheduled trip to the Azerbaijani capital of Baku due to a fault with the aircraft’s flaps. Mr. Samaras and his associates were on stand-by, however it was not possible to carry out the necessary repairs in time, so the trip was cancelled. Mr. Samaras was […]

After a four-week strike, the Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has intervened and arranged to have Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis and the EOPYY doctors on strike begin a new round of talks, to discuss the changes to be implemented in the primary healthcare system and EOPYY itself. While the striking doctors have agreed to negotiate […]

The Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is expected to be in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku on Tuesday, to sign the final investment agreement that will supply the TAP with natural gas from the Shah Deniz II gas field. Mr. Samaras’ presence, amidst critical troika negotiations, reflects the importance of the upcoming Southern Corridor (which includes […]

In spite of the Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis’ ultimatum on Thursday, when he pleaded the doctors to end their strike or face suspension, the EOPYY doctors defiantly decided to continue their strike over the suspension and dismissal scheme until the 19th of December. With the two sides unable to come to an agreement, the […]

The Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is hosting a government-wide discussion at Maximos Hall on his administration’s growth and industrial politics. Along with the Prime Minister are the Minister of Finances Yannis Stournaras and his deputies Christos Staikouras and Giorgos Mavraganis, the Minister of Growth Kostis Hatzidakis and the president of the Federation of Enterprises (SEV) […]

The restrained optimism over the progress of the negotiations with the troika amongst government officials of the previous days has given way to skepticism and concern, as creditor demands and unflattering media reports become more prominent. In order to collect a one billion euro loan installment that was due in July, Greece must come to […]