Gabriel Sakellaridis

Greece can pay wages and pensions, says Sakellaridis

Greece's government will be able to pay wages and pensions in May but needs an agreement with creditors by the end of the month because of its cash crunch, the government spokesman said on Monday.

"There should be a solution in May so we can resolve our liquidity issues," Gabriel Sakellaridis told a news conference.

Greece to privatize port, airports in concession to creditors

By Agnes Lovasz and Paul Tugwell

Greece will continue with efforts to privatize the country's largest port and regional airports as it seeks ways to attract investment for other state assets, Economy Minister George Stathakis said, in a government concession in talks with its creditors.

Greece talks accelerate as Draghi heads for meeting with Lagarde

By Christos Ziotis & Marcus Bensasson

The debate over what to do about Greece is accelerating.

Greek officials will hold talks with the euro area and the International Monetary Fund Thursday and Friday as the rest of Europe urges the administration in Athens to hurry up with work required to access more aid and avert a sovereign default.

Varoufakis to Take Part in Meeting of Eurozone Finance Ministers

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has received the support of PM Alexis Tsipras to participate in the upcoming meeting of the finance ministers in the Eurozone.

The statement was made by Government Spokesperson Gabriel Sakellaridis, as reported by Katimerini daily newspaper. He announced that the Finance Minister has always had the full support of PM Tsipras.

Varoufakis will represent Greece at Eurogroup, has gov't backing

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis enjoys the support of the prime minister and will take part in the next meeting of euro zone finance ministers, government spokesman Gabriel Sakellaridis told reporters on Monday.

"The head of the negotiating team is Mr. Varoufakis, who has the full confidence of the government,» Sakellaridis said.

Boat with dozens of migrants runs aground off Rhodes, at least three dead [Update]

A wooden sailboat carrying dozens of immigrants ran aground on Monday off the coast of the Greek island of Rhodes and at least three people have drowned, the Greek coast guard said.

More than 90 people were rescued and 30 of those taken to hospital. The boat was totally wrecked, the coasr guard said.

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