Tag Archives | Greek Referendum

Libération Says Papandreou is Posing the Only Legitimate Question

Although the French Press up until now have expressed negative opinions about Greek PM’s referendum decision, the director of the daily Libération Nicola Demorand thanks Greece for this decision, stating: “One must be thankful to the Greeks, the avant-garde of despair, for asking the question and being the first to answer it”. Moreover, the director adds, [...]

MP Liana Kanelli Appears on British Channel 4

Greek communist MP Liana Kanelli appeared Thursday on Channel 4 News in the UK and made quite an impression on everyone just as she does on Greek TV programmes. Kanelli’s opening lines were, “We Greeks are bold and beautiful”. The Greek MP said Greece’s referendum vote was fake and akin to being asked “Do you want [...]

Pissarides: Greek Decision to Hold a Referendum Detrimental for Eurozone

Pissarides: Greek Decision to Hold a Referendum Detrimental for Eurozone

Cypriot Nobel economics laureate Christopher Pissarides has said that Greece decision to hold a referendum on its latest rescue plan will prove to be detrimental for the eurozone. Speaking from London, Pissarides said the new developments created after the Greek government’s decision are much more worrisome for Cyprus’ banking system due to the uncertainty concerning [...]