Tspiras addresses Cyprus issue in UN assembly speech
Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras expressed his country’s full support to a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem, based on UN decisions. Addressing...
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras
Tsipras and Erdogan discuss Cyprus problem
The Cyprus problem was among the issues discussed in a hour-long meeting between Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan, in New...
Cyprus issue at the heart of Tsipras’ New York contacts
The Cyprus issue will be at the centre of contacts Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will have during the UN General Assembly in New York...
Nicosia and Athens coordinate ahead of deliberations on Cyprus problem
Developments on the Cyprus problem, in the light of the contacts held by the UN Secretary-General’s envoy, Jane Holl Lute, and the forthcoming meetings in...
Tsipras: Europe must face its failures to stop rise of far right
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday Europe could face an existential crisis over nationalism unless it owned up to its failure to handle...
Greek PM Tsipras says Turkey risks moving away from Europe
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday ruled out any trade-off with Turkey in efforts to secure the release of two detained Greek soldiers and...
Greek PM Tsipras tells cabinet to finish bailout marathon
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras urged his ministers on Tuesday to intensify reform efforts as the country heads towards the anticipated conclusion of a three-year...
Greek PM urges Turkey to release two soldiers
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras urged Turkey on Tuesday to release two Greek soldiers detained on Turkish territory in March and accused Ankara of escalating...
Greece says to support Rome declaration, calls for EU backing on labour reforms
By Renee Maltezou Greece will support a declaration marking the European Union’s 60th birthday but needs the bloc’s backing against International Monetary Fund demands on...
Akel chief highlights Greece’s softened stance on multi-party conference (Updated)
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his foreign minister, Nicos Kotzias, have agreed that the stalled negotiations on the Cyprus problem must resume as...
Strict security for Netanyahu visit
Increased security measures will be put in place during Thursday’s visit to Cyprus by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, police announced. Roads will be closed...
Tsipras and Biden discuss Cyprus at Davos
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and US Vice President Joe Biden met informally on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Davos World Economic Forum. According...
Euro zone backs 1 bln euro payout for Greece after disputed bill shelved
By Paul Taylor and Renee Maltezou Euro zone deputy finance ministers provisionally approved the payout of a 1 billion euro aid tranche for Greece on...
Turkey, Greece see window of opportunity on Cyprus (Update)
By Ercan Gurses and Angeliki Koutantou The prime ministers of Turkey and Greece on Wednesday said they saw an opportunity to move toward a solution...
Eurogroup head: agreement with Greece on many issues, progress assessment Tuesday
By Jan Strupczewski Greece and its euro zone creditors have reached an agreement on many, but not all, issues in the reform programme that Athens...
Greece wants political solution on bad debt dispute blocking review (Updated)
Greece said on Monday it would take a political decision to overcome a dispute with international lenders over the treatment of non-performing loans at Greek...
Greece sets red line over mortgage talks with lenders (Update 1)
By Renee Maltezou and Jean-Baptiste Vey Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday said his country would fully meet its obligations under a multi-billion euro...
Cyprus ‘still a national issue for Greece’
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has pledged that Athens would continue its efforts towards a Cyprus solution, saying he himself was the same age as...
‘Shameful’ that Cyprus still divided, Tsipras tells UN General Assembly
It is shameful that for the last 41 years the Republic of Cyprus remains divided, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in his address on...
Obama, Tsipras pledge to work with Turkey for conclusion to Cyprus talks
US President Barack Obama and Greece`re-elected Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras have agreed on the importance of working with Turkey to bring about a successful resolution...