Greek PM Antonis Samaras
Economy
Mario Draghi Says ECB Will Help Greece Under Memorandum Plan
The ECB plans to accept junk bonds from crisis-ridden countries, provided that they were first subjected to an economic monitoring program. The announcement, which came from the head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, has reportedly astonished Greek lawmakers.
The statement has...
Australia
Samaras Thanks Minister Kotsiras for Congratulating Him
When new Prime Minister Antonis Samaras was elected on June 17, he got a letter of congratulations from Nick Kotsiras, Victoria's Greek-Australian Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship, and didn't forget it.
Kotsiras has a letter now too: from Samaras,...
Europe
Bulgarian President R. Plevneliev to Visit Greece After Papoulias Invitation
Greek President Karolos Papoulias invited his neighboring counterpart, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev, according to the latter's press office.
On Monday and Tuesday, Plevneliev will be in Germany for the very first time, invited by German President Joachim Gauck. This trip...