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Political Turmoil as Opposition Accuses Premier Tsipras of Luxurious Yacht Vacations

Greece's main opposition New Democracy Party issued a statement on Monday night accusing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of taking luxurious vacations during the summer of 2018, just ''a few days'' after the deadly wildfires of Mati. The center-right party notes that...

Anti-Austerity Protests Draw 60,000 in Athens

Enraged by more coming pay cuts, tax hikes and slashed pensions, an estimated 60,000 people converged on the center of Athens on Feb. 21 during a 24-hour general strike that shut down services. Ferries stayed in port, schools closed, public...

Greek Coalition Eyes More Pension, Wage Cuts to Close Gap

ATHENS – Days after Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and his coalition partners said they would not again cut wages and pensions as part of a $14.16 billion savings plan to satisfy international lenders, they are reportedly ready to...

SYRIZA Leader Tsipras’ Privileged Life Belies His Image

ATHENS – As he campaigns himself as a man of the people and a working-class hero, Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) leader Alexis Tsipras, 37, locked in a tight duel with New Democracy Conservative head Antonis Samaras to...

Troika’s Next Target: Cut Private Sector Salaries

Even as Greece’s public workers continue to struggle under waves of pay cuts, tax hikes, slashed[...]