Greek Politics
Tsipras runs gauntlet as he seeks approval for proposals from cabinet, lenders
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is due to chair a cabinet meeting on Thursday before his government sends a proposal to lenders detailing around 12 billion euros of measures that it hopes will seal an agreement that will probably be worth more than 65 billion euros.
Tsipras denies Grexit plan, has work to do to keep Greece in euro
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras insisted in the European Parliament on Wednesday that he has no plan to take Greece out of the euro and that his government will submit reform proposals to lenders by Thursday.
Tsipras has until Sunday to keep Greece in euro, must pass measures immediately
Greece's European lenders told Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday that he has just a few days left to keep his country in the eurozone.
Tsipras goes to Brussels with opposition's backing, parameters of agreement
Greece goes into Tuesday’s pivotal Eurogroup and eurozone leaders’ summit with a new finance minister and an emboldened prime minister but with a mountain to climb in order to convince other member states to work on a third bailout that would prevent Greece from exiting the single currency.
Who voted "No" in Sunday's referendum?
Public Issue, one of the leading opinion polling companies in Greece, published on Monday the demographics of the “Nο” vote of Sunday’s referendum, providing useful insight into the outcome.
Strengthened Tsipras shows willingness for deal with lenders after "No"
The first indications following a convincing win for the “No” vote in Sunday’s referendum are that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will make a renewed and improved effort to reach an agreement with lenders.
Tsipras wins referendum but sceptical lenders, limited time stand in way of deal
Sunday's referendum appeared to deliver a resounding victory to the government's "No" to the proposals by Greece's lenders, marking the start of a great period of economic and political uncertainty.
Yes or no, complex political developments lie ahead for Greece
Up to 9.85 million registered voters will cast a ballot in this Sunday’s referendum, which could decide whether Greece’s future lies within the eurozone or not.
![Photo by Myrto Papadopoulos [www.myrtopapadopoulos.com]](resources/toolip/img-thumb/2013/11/21/tsipras_1000_myrto_2111-medium.jpg "Photo by Myrto Papadopoulos [www.myrtopapadopoulos.com]")
Final push for "Yes" and "No" campaigns as referendum result hangs in balance
Rallies for both the “No” and “Yes” campaigns ahead of Sunday’s referendum are due to take place in parallel in Athens on Friday evening, illustrating perfectly the polarisation in Greek politics and society ahead of the vote.
Tsipras forges ahead with referendum as lenders hold back, wait for result
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras made it clear on Wednesday that he wants to push ahead with Sunday’s referendum, while Greece’s lenders also insisted that there could be no agreement on a bailout deal unless the vote takes place.