January 15, 2014
Politics
An utmost ironic Nigel Farage, UK MEP and leader of the UK Independence Party verbally attacked Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras shortly after he revealed the targets and the program of activities of the Greek EU Presidency at the European Parliament on Wednesday. “I suggest you rename and rebrand your …
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May 11, 2013
Very Mix
There are moments in my life when the only comment that comes in my mind is “whatever…”. That’s what I also thought when I read this article at Wall Street Journal. Researcher and historian Stan Draenos glorifyies Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras with striking argumentation like “determination, effective governance and …
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April 15, 2013
Economy, Politics
He could hardly suppress his enthusiasm. A visibly touched prime minister appeared in our TV screens on Monday noon. Antonis Samaras hailed the deal with Greece’s international lenders painting with pink colors the future of Greece. Skillfully underlining the country’s achievements with a voice that trembled with passion and pride, …
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January 14, 2013
Politics
Unknown assailants fired shots with a Kalashnikov rifle at the headquarters of government party Nea Dimocratia. The assault was so bold that even “a bullet was found in the office of ND leader and Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras”, so the police and the media. The attack took place at 3 …
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September 16, 2012
Politics
I can’t resist the temptation. Especially as the office of the Prime Minister felt the need to issue a press release on Antonis Samaras statement and his party, Nea Dimokratia, uploaded the relevant video on YouTube. Both gave an utmost importance of this statement. Video: outside Samaras’ office embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direkt Reporter: “Saturday …
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August 22, 2012
Economy
Just hours before the crusial meetings with Euro Group head Jean-Claude Juncker, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras sent his message to the world of Greece’s lenders: We need a little breathing space to revive Greece’s economy, the drachma would be a catastrophe, Samaras told …
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June 25, 2012
Economy, Politics
US-President Barack Obama called Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on Monday afternoon and assured him that the USA will support Greece’s efforts. According to Athens News Agency, President Obama congratulated Samaras for wining the June 17 elections and asked him about his health condition. Obama assured Samaras that the …
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June 22, 2012
Politics
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, 61, was urged to Attikon-hospital at Friday noon, where doctors diagnosed the beginning of retinal detachment. Greek media and a press release by the PM office say, Samaras will undergo surgery tomorrow, Saturday. According to some media, the detachment may have occurred due to overwork or excessive …
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June 20, 2012
Politics
Antonis Samaras, leader of conservative Nea Dimocratia, was sworn-in as the 13th Prime Minister of Greece after the fall of military dictatorship in 1974. The ceremony took place at the Presidential Mansion with Archbishop of Athens and whole Greece Hieronymus blessing the new Greek PM. “With God’s help will will …
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May 31, 2012
Economy, Politics
Greece’s conservative party leader, Antonis Samaras (Nea Dimocratia) revealed the party’s economic programme 17 days ahead the June 17 elections. “Jobs, Jobs, Jobs” Samaras said during his programme presentation on Thursday afternoon in Athens. Jobs, no new taxes, no new horizontal cuts, cancel emergency taxes or scale them back are …
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April 22, 2012
Politics
“Our target is to change everything” conservative Nea Democratia leader Antonis Samaras told ND supporters and potential voters in Athens. Structural reforms, privatization programmes, tax evasion, a more simple and fair taxation system, ‘economic amnesty’ so that money return returns to the country and the banks, securing low pensions are some …
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November 23, 2011
Economy
Greek provisional coalition government partner, Antonis Samaras, the leader of conservative New Democracy, had to bow to the blackmailing of Eurogroup Juncker and Germany’s Merkel “Sign or No 6th aid tranche”. Samaras had to sit down and write a letter of commitment to the October 26th loan agreement. At the end of …
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November 10, 2011
Politics
03:12 pm KTG’s impression from new PM: he speaks like an academician & banker and looks like non-smoker lol Time for a long break on the Greek Gov’t issue- KTG will come back when there clear answers to the questions (see below) 03:09 pm Papademos said, there were not given …
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November 9, 2011
Politics
Conclusion: At the end of the day…The “Farce” turned into “Fiasco”. Unity Gov’t talks to ressume Thursday at 10 am. I think, Papandreou is still PM. Need somebody to pinch me! Live Blogging is over. Don’t drink too much! George and Antonis trying to catch the moon…. 07:57 pm Prez …
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November 9, 2011
Politics
When I woke up this morning I was feeling fine. Fine? On the fifth day of fierce negotiations, scenarios, rumors and turnarounds, nothing had changed in Greece. George Papandreou isstill the prime minister – at least typically. Now a new PM name makes the round: Vassilis Skouris, President of the Court …
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November 8, 2011
Politics
10:35 pm Nothing new. Live blogging is over… unless there would be some breakingthrough, of course. 07:45 pm Nothing new comes out – KTG is taking a shot/medium’long break, unless extraordinary developments happen…. 07:15 pm Nothing new from the Greek front -[ Why do I have the feeling Samaras …
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November 7, 2011
Politics
10:30 pm “There has been a positive approach on the new PM’s name” Papandreou-Samaras said in a jointed statement issued late on Monday night. Greek media report that the Cabinet will meet on Tuesday at 12 o’ clock noon. Reporters interpret this as that the Papandreou government will officially resign …
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November 6, 2011
Politics
The era of George Papandreou is over. On Monday, PASOK and Nea Dimokratia will meet to agree on the person who will lead the new Greek government. On Tuesday the new government come into power. Papandreou bowed to Samaras demand to resign. Immediately after the meeting between George Papandreou and …
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