Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has condemned Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for supporting the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it a blatant violation of international law and suggesting the true US motive is control over Venezuela’s oil reserves.
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis criticized Alexis Tsipras ahead of the 2027 national elections, questioning his leadership and emphasizing Greece’s economic transformation. Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s growing role as an energy leader, its appeal to foreign investment, and political stability as key factors for future prosperity.
A brief disruption occurred outside the Athens theatre hosting the presentation of former Prime Minister…
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is set to present his new book, Ithaca, this…
In a HuffPost interview, Tyler McBeth criticises Alexis Tsipras for revealing a private conversation in his book ‘Ithaki’ and shares that he and husband Stefanos Kasselakis want children – at least two, possibly three.
Alexis Tsipras’ memoir “Ithaki” sold out within hours of its release, covering his tenure as Greece’s prime minister from 2015 to 2019 during the height of the economic crisis and austerity measures. Publisher Gutenberg has already begun printing additional copies to meet high demand.
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras drops a bombshell in his 762-page memoir Ithaki, admitting his fiery ex-finance minister Yanis Varoufakis became a toxic force: “Everyone hated him.” From brinkmanship gone wrong to a blunt Putin rejection, Tsipras reflects on the eurozone cliffhanger that nearly sank Greece.
Fierce clashes erupted in Greece’s Parliament over a controversial labor bill allowing up to 13-hour shifts, with opposition leaders decrying a “medieval” assault on workers’ rights. Labor Minister Niki Kerameos fired back, calling critics’ claims “misleading.” Roll-call vote set for Thursday.
Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris pledged the strictest immigration policy yet at the Thessaloniki International Fair, emphasizing “prison or return” for illegal migrants while rejecting the Left’s call to link immigration to demographic challenges.
In a rare interview marking a decade since Greece’s near-exit from the euro, Angela Merkel…
The Tsipras Institute will host its 2nd International Conference on June 10 at Athens’ Megaron, focusing on Democracy and Social Justice. Headlined by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, the event will feature global progressive leaders like Spain’s Yolanda Díaz and Italy’s Enrico Letta. Panels will address the crisis of democracy, digital transformation, and building a transatlantic movement for equality. The conference will also honor the creators of No Other Land with the 2025 Prespes Peace Award, concluding with a speech by Alexis Tsipras.
Greek leaders expressed profound grief over Pope Francis’ death, announced by the Vatican on Monday. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called him “a moral beacon” for peace and solidarity on X, while former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras praised his advocacy for the marginalised and interfaith dialogue.
During a U.S. visit on April 4, 2025, former Greek PM Alexis Tsipras criticized Turkey’s opposition to a Greece-Cyprus undersea power cable and its potential F-35 acquisition, warning of regional instability. Speaking at a Center for American Progress event, he urged stronger Greek-American ties and proposed resolving maritime disputes with Turkey at the ICJ.
Greek singer Antonis Remos, in an interview on Alpha TV’s “Autopsy,” expressed that Kyriakos Mitsotakis deserves to govern, while reflecting on Alexis Tsipras’s tenure and criticizing the Prespa Agreement as “criminal.” He emphasized artists should avoid political agendas and highlighted the tax burden on the middle class.
Katerina Sakellaropoulou is set to conclude her term as Greece’s President amidst debates on her effectiveness. Although supported by figures like Alexis Tsipras, her legacy remains contentious, highlighted by her support for same-sex marriage. As she prepares to leave office, what does the future hold for this pivotal political figure?
In her autobiography “Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021,” former German Chancellor Angela Merkel reveals the intense and unexpected negotiations with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras during the 2010s debt crisis. As Greece teetered on the brink of financial collapse, Merkel recounts how Tsipras’s decision to put a bailout deal to a referendum left both her and then-French Prime Minister Francois Hollande momentarily speechless. Despite Greek voters initially rejecting the bailout terms, Merkel’s determination to keep Greece in the Eurozone led to renewed negotiations and a subsequent agreement that stabilized the nation’s economy.
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called for a leftward political shift and economic reforms at a conference in Piraeus on Tuesday. He stressed the need to reduce Greece’s reliance on tourism and real estate, advocating for social cohesion and inclusivity for the working class. Tsipras urged fair taxation and the development of a sustainable energy market, warning that failure to restore balance in the political system could lead to a dangerous shift to the right.
Greece’s left-wing Syriza party is on the brink of collapse, potentially losing its position as the main opposition force and paving the way for the socialist Pasok party to take its place. Syriza, which governed Greece from 2015 to 2019, has been in turmoil since its crushing defeat in the 2022 elections.
Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of Greece’s SYRIZA party, has vowed to remain in his position despite losing the support of the Central Committee. Ahead of an extraordinary party congress, Kasselakis affirmed his candidacy for re-election and criticized internal efforts to block his leadership, insisting the final decision should rest with the party’s grassroots members.
The SYRIZA Ethics Committee has decided not to pursue a request to impeach party leader Stefanos Kasselakis, despite accusations from party member Themis Mumoulidis. Mumoulidis had called for Kasselakis’ removal, accusing him of divisive actions and publicly challenging former leader Alexis Tsipras. However, the committee chose to archive the case without further investigation.
Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will receive the “Nikos Nikiforidis” Peace Award today, September 24, 2024, at the “Miltiadis Evert” Amphitheatre in Athens for his contributions to the Prespa Agreement. While he is expected to make a brief statement, he will not address internal SYRIZA issues. The ceremony will also honour George Liasias and Neshe Yashin for their efforts in promoting coexistence in a united Cyprus, celebrating the legacy of Nikos Nikiforidis, a peace campaigner executed in 1951.
In Documento, SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis outlined his decision to run for party leadership, citing a challenging process and a strategic resignation by SYRIZA deputy Iliopoulos. The article also noted increased media attention and political maneuvering. PASOK has criticised Documento for allegedly libeling their leader Nikos Androulakis and distorting facts about recent inquiries.
SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance spokesperson Voula Kehagia criticized the Greek government’s six-day working week policy, claiming it has brought international shame.
Greece’s political system is in crisis as a new poll reveals record-breaking voter abstention in recent EU elections signals deep-seated disillusionment. Citizens are increasingly turning their backs on traditional parties, with many viewing the high abstention rate as a deliberate protest vote.
Stefanos Kasselakis launched a new attack against Alexis Tsipras via social media at 00:33 on…
Six years after the Prespa agreement between Greece and North Macedonia, tensions persist over political shifts in North Macedonia that challenge the accord. Former Prime Ministers Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev gathered in Athens to commemorate the agreement and express concerns about its stability, particularly regarding North Macedonia’s adherence to the agreed-upon name.
Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, the man who brought Stefanos Kasselakis to power in Greece’s…
The resignation of Alexis Tsipras from the leadership of SYRIZA is one of the main…
SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader, Alexis Tsipras, accused the Mitsotakis government of imposing taxes on the middle…
SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras said in his interview with Star TV’s main newscast on Tuesday…
