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Greek State Minister says banks to open after deal with lenders
Greek State Minister Nikos Pappas, top aide to Radical left Coalition (SYRIZA) Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told journalists on Thursday that the banking system would return to normal “the minute we have a clear result.” Reuters reports that a deal with Greece’s international creditors (EC, ECB and IMF), will be reached soon after Sunday’s referendum.
Second TV spot for ‘yes’ vote takes aim squarely at Tsipras – ‘He’s lying’ (Watch it!)
The second “yes” vote television spot takes aim directly at Greek PM Alexis Tsipras, under the slogan “This time he’s not going to fool us!”.
Greek government 'may resign' if referendum goes against it
Greece's radical left government suggested it would resign if it fails to get its way in a make-or-break referendum on July 5 that could decide the country's financial future.
In photos: Merkel takes a break with Turkish döner during Greece crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has kept up with tradition and enjoyed Turkish döner as the eurozone grappled with the deepening Greece crisis
Minor ‘mutiny’ within rightist coalition partner ahead of ‘Greferendum’
At least three Parliament deputies of the anti-austerity, rightist-populist Independent Greeks (AN.EL) party, Vassilis Kokkalis, Kostas Damavolitis and Dimitris Kammenos, will apparently not “toe the party line” ahead of Sunday’s hastily called referendum by the radical leftist government.
Former NATO commander Stavridis : Greece might turn to Russia
Retired US admiral James Stavridis, who once commanded the US European Supreme Allied Forces, paints a very gloomy picture of the implications of a possible Grexit, writing in an article published in the Foreign Policy magazine.
Stavridis warns of grave geo-strategic dangers if Greece leaves the euro area.
EP President Schulz blasts Tsipras tactics
European Parliament President Martin Schulz ruled out the possibility of striking an agreement with the SYRIZA government before Sunday’s referendum, according to Die Welt.
Junker: The Greeks pulled the plug on negotiations
The ‘blame game’ between Greece and its creditors over who was responsible for the break-down of negotiations continues, as Greek citizens are feeling the harsh reality of capital controls and closed banks. ECB President, Jean-Claude Junker accused the Greek government for suddenly leaving the negotiations just as the 2 sides were about to close the deal, reports Politico Europe site.
Eurogroup to Halt Talks with Greece until Bailout Referendum
The Eurogroup on Wednesday said it was ending contact maintained with Greece on a daily basis until the referendum on a bailout proposals made to the country is held Sunday.
Greek voters are to decide whether or not to support the reforms package put forward by international lenders, with billions of EUR to be unlocked for Athens if it accepts.
Chaos needs to be managed well if Greek people say 'no' in referendum: Former PM
It will be crucial for the Greek government to properly manage a probable chaotic situation stemming from a "no" result in the July 5 referendum, former Prime Minister George Papandreou has told daily Hürriyet.
Venizelos: Tsipras’ latest address a 'panicked reaction'
Former PASOK leader and veteran minister Evangelos Venizelos on Tuesday called the latest televised appearance by Greek PM Alexis Tsipras a “panicked reaction” and disrespectful of national interests.
Venizelos’ sharp criticism came hours after Tsipras’ most recent “proclamation” on Greek television, where he defended his decision for a snap referendum and his call for a “no” vote.
Venceremos alert: Maduro extends solidarity to Tsipras, SYRIZA, Greek people
Forget Europe, forget North America and the rest of the West, it’s the … Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and President Nicolas Maduro who issued a very warm message of solidarity to the “capital controlled” Greek people this week.
Defiant Tsipras Urges Greeks to Vote 'No' in Bailout Referendum
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday called on Greeks to vote 'No' in Sunday's referendum on the conditions of bailout assistance proposed by international creditors.
Sunday's referendum is not about whether Greece will stay in the eurozone or will leave it, Tsipras said in a televised address to the nation, according to amna.gr.
Tsipras insists on referendum, ‘no’ vote… but he’ll return to talks for solution!
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday repeated his call for a “no” vote in Sunday’s hastily called referendum over creditors’ proposals, as he again took to the airwaves for a third time since shocking European partners with the snap plebiscite.
CoE: Holding of Greek Referendum Would Not Satisfy International Standards
Council of Europe (CoE) Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland announced that a Greek referendum would fall short of international standards if held as planned on Sunday.
According to international standards, a referendum should be held with at least two weeks' notice to allow sufficient time for discussion and international observers to organise the monitoring of the vote.