November 18, 2020
World
In his memoirs, “A Promised Land,” former Us President Barack Obama makes also some reference to the Greek debt crisis and the way in which the major European powers chose to deal with the situation. In his memoir that was released on Tuesday, Obama writes: “I noticed that they rarely …
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June 4, 2017
Economy
The Obama administration played an important role to make sure Greece remains in the eurozone, former Vice President Joe Biden said. In an interview to newspaper Kathimerini, Biden said that he was personally involved in the issue and described the efforts and difficulties he faced to avoid the financial collapse …
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November 22, 2016
Politics
The vast majority of Greeks want that the country’s political parties join forces for a common national policy on the debt relief. At the same time, while the majority of Greeks evaluates as positive the visit of US President Barack Obama in Athens last week, they are divided when it …
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November 18, 2016
Economy
Greek Finance Minister, Euclid Tsakalotos urges Germany and other creditors to quickly on the debt relief and warnes that failure to act would threaten Greece’s hopes of recovery In an interview to Wall Street Journal, Tsakalotos warned the country’s creditors to agree on a debt restructuring in coming weeks, or …
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November 17, 2016
Economy
Winds of Change? Juncker, Moscovici and Dijsselbloem ‘secretly’ plot an uprising and revolt against Schaeuble? Eurogroup head Jeroen Dijsselbloem said that the Greek government is very committed and more cooperative than the other governments under the bailout agreements and that the Eurogroup will discuss debt relief measures on December 5th …
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November 17, 2016
Politics
In a guest contribution to German business weekly WirtschaftsWoche, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Barack Obama spell out the importance of trans-Atlantic relations, and urge progress on climate change and a free-trade deal. Germany and the United States are deeply linked together: Our joint history has led us …
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November 17, 2016
Politics
With a new video from the Ancient rock of Acropolis, US President Barack Obama sent a new message about Democracy stressing “we are part of the community of nations that solves problems and make the best for humanity.” the video was uploaded in his personal account on Facebook and Twitter. …
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November 16, 2016
Politics
US President Barack Obama started his speech with “Yias sas!”, “Kalispera!” and “Filoxenia”(hospitality). He used other Greek words like “foustanella”, “spanakopita” and “ouzo” At the end of his 40-minute long speech he said “Zήτω η Ελλάς” (Long Live, Greece) and had Greeks cheer. President Obama speech without teleprompter or notes …
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November 16, 2016
Politics
US President Barack Obama toured the Museum of Acropolis after a visit to the Parthenon on Wednesday morning. In Acropolis Musuem Obama was wearing suit and a tie, while he went to Acropolis in casual look. picture by US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt #Acropolis Barack Obama is expected at the Stavros …
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November 16, 2016
Economy
Despite the excitement over US President Barack Obama in Greece and his message of support for Debt Relief, just hours before he lands in Berlin, Germans remain cool and even underestimate the influence of the outgoing President. “What is the weight of Obama’s words in Washington and Europe?” German state …
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November 16, 2016
Politics
In his last day in Athens, US President Barack Obama is visiting Acropolis, one of his childhood dreams, as he recently said. Security measures are draconian, policemen stand in a 5-meter distance from each other, snipers have taken position on buildings roofs. However, the security measures could not hinder Athenians …
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November 15, 2016
Society
Wednesday, November 16th 2016 will be another day of trouble for drivers and commuters. as US President Barack Obama will visit the Acropolis and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation in Faliron in order to deliver a speech. Metro station <Acropolis> will close as of 9:30 a.m. The Tram operation will be …
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November 15, 2016
Society
Clashes between anti-Obama protesters and riot police broke out in the city center not far away from the Presidential mansion where US President Barack Obama has been enjoying dinner with Greece’s political leadership. Protesters threw molotov cocktail bombs and stones at police, with latter replied with teargas and sound flares. …
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November 15, 2016
Politics, World
President Barack Obama is praising Greece for its financial commitment to NATO – specifically, for being one of five NATO allies that dedicated at least 2 percent of its gross domestic product to defense spending. Obama says Greece has met that threshold despite difficult times, and if it can do …
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November 15, 2016
Politics
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday in a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras congratulated “the Greek government and the Greek people for moving forward to a very challenging process. “My hope is that given the growth we saw this year, we can build on the process. The reforms …
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November 15, 2016
Politics
“In Greece there is progress, but you have a long way ahead,” US President Barack Obama said during his conversation with President Prokopis Pavlopoulos in front of the cameras. Obama added that the United States stand by Greece and the Greek people. he made a special reference to the refugees …
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November 15, 2016
Politics
US President Barack Obama in Athens – Live streaming via state broadcaster ERT TV. 13:30 Obama meets president Prokopis Pavlopoulos 14:30 Obama meets prime minister Alexis Tsipras 13:20 Syggrou Avenue is closed to traffic awaiting Obama convoy to drive into the city center. Even pedestrians are not allowed to cross …
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November 15, 2016
Politics
While the Greek coalition government of left-wing SYRIZA and nationalist Independent Greeks were polishing their shoes and airing their suits to welcome US President Barack Obama in Athens, an MP from SYRIZA reminded that the “Americans are responsible for fatal interventions in the Middle East in particular and the globe …
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November 15, 2016
Politics
US President Barack Obama arrived in Athens. He was welcomed at the airport by Defense Minister and junior coalition partner Panos Kammenos. The welcome ceremony was incredible short: just a handshake with Kammenos… and there he got in the car and left the airport for the hotel Astir in Kavouri. …
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November 14, 2016
Society
The center of Athens will be locked down. Public gatherings and protest rallies will be banned in the area where US president Barack Obama and his entourage will move.Main Avenues and streets will be closed to traffic from time to time. 5,000 policemen will be deployed, 500 of them in …
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