
Higgins urges Turkey to avoid military intervention in Syria
- Politics
- October 11, 2019, 21:27
President urges ‘alternative negotiated approach’ to avoid ‘humanitarian agony’

Climate change: Higgins warns of judgment by ‘future generations’
- Europe
- October 10, 2019, 19:28
President delivers wide-ranging speech in Athens, noting vulnerable Kurdish people

Higgins urges EU states to fulfil refugee obligations
- Europe
- February 24, 2018, 17:09
President calls for action on vexatious migrant issue on visit to refugee camp in Athens

President conferred with honorary degree in Athens
- Irish News
- February 23, 2018, 21:53
Higgins calls for culture and youth to be central in shaping the future of the EU

Higgins no longer rules out running for second term
- Politics
- February 23, 2018, 01:12
Gallagher says he is ‘very surprised’ at change of heart as President meets Greek leaders

Michael D Higgins criticises EU treatment of Greece during visit to Athens
- Politics
- February 22, 2018, 19:20
President says those responsible for mistaken economic policies must take blame

Greek minister praises President Higgins’s austerity stance
- Social Affairs
- February 19, 2018, 06:45
Minister speaks ahead of the President’s three-day state visit to Athens

Obama tells Greece: ‘Austerity alone cannot deliver prosperity’
- Europe
- November 16, 2016, 01:00
US president reiterates support for debt relief for Greece during visit to Athens

Questions mount over EU’s role in processing asylum requests
- Europe
- April 7, 2016, 22:38
The deportation of migrants from Greece to Turkey may be fast-tracked by an EU agency

Migrant crisis: ‘They might as well kill me if they send me back’
- Europe
- April 5, 2016, 01:00
Migrants express shock as first deportations take place under EU deal with Turkey

Migrants deported to Turkey from Greece under EU deal
- Europe
- April 4, 2016, 09:50
Early morning operation sees two boats transfer first 138 deportees from Lesbos

Held in Greece beside a closed border and EU relocation law
- Europe
- March 26, 2016, 01:00
'We try to explain the situation to them but many remain hopeful the border will reopen'

Afghans stuck in Athens among thousands shut out from Balkans
- Europe
- March 9, 2016, 01:00
A dangerous and expensive journey from Kabul has led only to an impasse in Greece

Volunteers help out as hopeful try to journey on to northern Europe
- Europe
- March 7, 2016, 01:00
Desperate refugees and migrants are continuing to file through the port

Sinn Féin ‘will define mainstream politics in Ireland’
- Politics
- February 28, 2016, 16:09
A leading member of Greece’s Syriza party claims a radicalisation of Irish society was taking shape

Yanis Varoufakis: Electorate has rejected ‘dead-end policies’
- Irish News
- February 27, 2016, 19:48
Former Greek finance minister says ‘old regime is dead but the new regime is struggling to be born’

About 20,000 refugees stranded in Greece as borders shut down
- Europe
- February 25, 2016, 19:57
Athens promises to open five more camps in north of country to accommodate migrants

Yanis Varoufakis’s star no longer ascendant in troubled Greece
- Irish News
- February 16, 2016, 22:00
Irish people advised to take dim view of former Greek finance chief’s election stance

Volunteers come from all over the world to help migrants
- Europe
- November 14, 2015, 02:00
The death of three-year-old boy Syrian boy Alan Kurdi inspired many to go to Greece

Lesbos: Europe’s gateway that cannot bury its refugee dead
- Europe
- November 11, 2015, 15:44
Capital’s cemetery can no longer accept the remains of those drowned fleeing war

Tsipras appointee forced to step aside over tweets
- Europe
- September 23, 2015, 18:39
Selection of Greek government marred by allegations about Dimitris Kammenos

Syriza appraised Tsipras’s €86 billion to do list
- Europe
- September 22, 2015, 01:00
Ministers of Syriza-Independent Greeks coalition must begin introducing bailout measures

Tsipras sworn in as prime minister for second time
- Europe
- September 22, 2015, 01:00
Syriza leader re-establishes ties with former coalition partner Independent Greeks

Tsipras to remain in power as Syriza tops Greek poll
- Europe
- September 21, 2015, 01:00
Prime minister hails ‘people’s victory’ in election marked by historic low turnout

Greek voters give Syriza second chance to govern
- Europe
- September 20, 2015, 22:38
Leftist party may need a third coalition partner as bailout measures kick in

Greece must not return to the past, Tsipras warns
- Europe
- September 19, 2015, 01:01
Syriza leader says party must continue ‘fight on European battlefield’ ahead of election

Polls suggest second chance for Syriza in Greece
- Europe
- September 18, 2015, 01:01
Splinter group Popular Unity having little impact with New Democracy the main rival

‘Election on mute’ as latest Greek contest staggers to a close
- Europe
- September 16, 2015, 01:00
New Democracy candidate meeting people in their homes in bid to connect with voters

Tsipras and Meimarakis battle it out in live television debate
- Europe
- September 15, 2015, 01:00
Syriza and New Democracy discuss economy and foreign policy ahead of Sunday’s election

Greek elections: profile of each party in the running
- Europe
- September 15, 2015, 01:00
Greece may opt for a safe pair of hands this time, in the New Democracy party

Greek elections: Eternal also-ran a joke candidate no more
- Europe
- September 9, 2015, 01:00
After many years ranting in the wilderness, Vassilis Leventis is beginning to look viable

Man photographed crying with family on Kos reaches Berlin
- Europe
- September 8, 2015, 12:20
Image of Laith Majid hugging his children brought world’s focus to refugee plight

Tension builds as Greece struggles to cope with influx
- Europe
- September 8, 2015, 01:01
Migrants and refugees waiting up to a fortnight for paperwork to be processed

Greece to improve conditions for refugees following drownings
- Europe
- September 2, 2015, 21:02
At least 12 Syrian refugees, including eight children, drowned heading for Kos

Alexis Tsipras faces ugly fight in Greek election gamble
- Europe
- August 22, 2015, 02:00
Analysis: Greece’s former prime minister still popular despite summer of turmoil

Greek voters set for third general election as Alexis Tsipras resigns
- Europe
- August 20, 2015, 21:46
PM tells electorate of ‘moral and political obligation to submit to your judgment’

Tsipras gambles on overall majority without old comrades
- Europe
- August 20, 2015, 21:07
Election will not just determine next government but future of Syriza itself

Greek parliament backs €86 billion bailout package
- Economy
- August 14, 2015, 07:36
MPs bicker through the night over deal to keep country afloat

Euro zone finance ministers to meet over Greece
- Economy
- August 14, 2015, 01:00
Deputies in Athens are expected to back the third bailout after long, acrimonious debate

Greek cruise ship to provide shelter to Kos migrants
- Europe
- August 14, 2015, 01:00
Crisis eases as registration backlog cleared – but people continue to arrive

Greek politicians to debate latest bailout Bill
- Economy
- August 13, 2015, 01:00
Third deal involving €85 billion has been criticised by Germany’s finance ministry

Greece aims for speedy resolution with lenders
- Europe
- July 23, 2015, 21:25
Talks with quartet of institutions expected to begin in Athens today

Greek MPs set to pass second package of bailout legislation
- Europe
- July 22, 2015, 20:40
Focus on whether other Syriza MPs will join dissenters in voting against government

Greek banks open but only for limited services
- Economy
- July 21, 2015, 01:00
Controls restrict withdrawal levels and stop most transfers out of the country

Government reshuffle inevitable but Tsipras seems in no rush
- World
- July 17, 2015, 01:00
There is fear of creating a schism within Greece’s ruling party

Greek MPs pass austerity measures as protests turn violent
- Europe
- July 15, 2015, 21:54
Prime minister loses parliamentary majority

How capital controls are affecting daily life in Greece
- Europe
- July 15, 2015, 20:30
Greek banks have been closed for more than two weeks and are not due to reopen until Monday at the earliest

Alexis Tsipras takes ‘full responsibility’ for signing deal
- Europe
- July 14, 2015, 22:01
In TV interview, Tsipras said EU summit in Brussels was a “sad night” for Europe

Syriza activists struggle to accept terms Tsipras has signed up to
- Europe
- July 14, 2015, 01:01
Some remain angry and defiant, while one insists Tsipras is not a traitor

Helsinki is taking a strong line, but this Greek-Finn union can see both sides
- Europe
- July 13, 2015, 01:00
‘Finns are honest and law-abiding but Greeks tend to do their own thing’

‘Sometimes you have to do what needs to be done, regardless of the consequences’
- Europe
- July 11, 2015, 01:01
Corinth voted No in a big way, and people seem resigned to tough times ahead for Greece

Tsipras under pressure at home as Athens races to finalise proposals
- Europe
- July 9, 2015, 01:06
Greek press see stark choice between euro and drachma by Sunday

‘If we go back to the drachma, it will be a disaster’
- Economy
- July 8, 2015, 13:25
Squeeze brings unease – and pragmatism – at farmers market on day 10 of capital controls

Greek pharmacies struggle for supplies in hard times
- Europe
- July 7, 2015, 21:04
Five years of austerity have made people resourceful in sourcing the right medicines

Eight reasons why Greeks so emphatically voted No
- Economy
- July 6, 2015, 18:33
A strong turnout saw citizens rally behind their prime minister and government

‘They will do everything to get us back to the drachma’
- Europe
- July 6, 2015, 15:05
Greek crisis: Business has ‘ground to halt since capital controls were introduced’

Greece votes No: Merkel, Hollande to meet to discuss crisis
- Europe
- July 6, 2015, 00:15
Voters reject bailout, defying warnings ‘No’ result would set Athens on path out of euro

Greek referendum: Vindication for Tsipras but tough road ahead
- Economy
- July 5, 2015, 22:10
Greek prime minister must quickly rebuild trust with lenders and reopen the banks

Greeks determined to ‘trump fear’ - Tsipras
- Europe
- July 5, 2015, 12:36
Greek prime minister says voters are sending a message of dignity and determination

Greeks prepare for ‘knife-edge’ referendum result
- Europe
- July 4, 2015, 14:09
Most of the country’s main newspapers have openly called for a Yes in the plebiscite

Sluggish Greek conditions slow mollusc trade to a snail’s pace
- Economy
- July 4, 2015, 01:00
One-year-olds won’t be served up on foreign plates any time soon thanks to capital controls

‘OXI’ and ‘NAI’: the two key words for the Greek referendum
- Middle East
- July 4, 2015, 01:00
OXI for many Greeks is a word symbolising national pride and defiance

Media accused of extreme bias in favour of Yes vote
- Economy
- July 4, 2015, 01:00
Newspapers and TV are ignoring support for a No, one content analysis concludes

Yes side takes narrow lead ahead of Greek vote
- Economy
- July 4, 2015, 01:00
Tsipras urges voters to reject terms of bailout agreement offered by creditors

Greece seeks ‘realistic solution’, not a rift with Europe, says Tsipras
- Economy
- July 3, 2015, 01:00
Greek prime minister predicts he would secure new deal within 48 hours of referendum

Greek referendum: ‘Yes’ side has four-point lead in latest poll
- Economy
- July 1, 2015, 22:05
Imposition of capital controls and bank closures will be key factors, analysts say

Chaotic scenes across Greece as banks open for pensioners
- Europe
- July 1, 2015, 22:05
Greek banks facilitate the superannuation cash withdrawals that fuel households

Greek crisis: Tsipras calls for No vote after issuing bailout request
- Europe
- July 1, 2015, 08:09
Eurogroup to wait for the outcome of the Greece referendum before any further talks

Greece: Anti-government protesters make pleas to stay in euro
- Europe
- June 30, 2015, 22:10
‘We’ve had enough lies. We’re bankrupt, so we need help from the EU’

Ministers to consider Greek request for third bailout
- Europe
- June 30, 2015, 22:07
Last-minute appeal to extend second Greek programme rejected on Tuesday night

Referendum may be cancelled, says Greek deputy PM
- Europe
- June 30, 2015, 20:03
Yannis Dragasakis says government may yet make political decision to cancel plebiscite

Eurogroup chairman says it’s too late to extend Greece bailout
- Economy
- June 30, 2015, 07:46
Jeroen Dijsselbloem says country’s stance towards its creditors would have to change

Tsipras rejects idea of No vote leading inevitably to Grexit
- Europe
- June 30, 2015, 01:02
Greek prime minister says he will ‘respect outcome’ of referendum

Greek Crisis: ‘They said my pension would be paid but now bank’s closed’
- Economy
- June 30, 2015, 01:02
Angry people left standing outside bank with no access to their money

Greek crisis: Diplomatic efforts intensify to avert exit
- Economy
- June 30, 2015, 01:00
France trying to get Greece back into negotiations as bailout nears expiration

Greek island gateway to EU as thousands flee homelands
- Europe
- June 6, 2015, 03:00
Lesvos is doing its best to help huge numbers of refugees seeking a safer life in Europe

As Greek-EU talks resume, who will be first to make bailout concessions?
- Europe
- April 20, 2015, 01:00
Tsipras is optimistic a deal can be reached, but few in Europe agree

Yanis Varoufakis interview: ‘Anything’s better than austerity'
- Europe
- February 26, 2015, 16:30
Greek finance minister insists deal with troika has not compromised his leftist principles

Greece to crack down on tax evasion and corruption
- Europe
- February 23, 2015, 01:15
Greece to submit reforms for approval by lenders

Greeks on tour: Alexis Tsipras and Yanis Varoufakis, their country’s new political face
- Europe
- February 7, 2015, 03:00

Athens sports a new look to face the future under Syriza
- Europe
- January 31, 2015, 01:00
The change sweeping through Greece may have a ripple effect

Greek government rejects any debt negotiations with ‘anti-European’ troika
- Europe
- January 31, 2015, 01:00
Syriza election platform must be respected, says finance minister Yanis Varoufakis

Greece’s new ministers confirm pledges
- Europe
- January 29, 2015, 01:00
Tsipras says main priorities the economy, creditors and country’s humanitarian crisis

New Greek finance minister defies the stereotype
- Europe
- January 28, 2015, 01:00
Economics professor Yanis Varoufakis influenced by Keynes - with traces of Marx

Greece’s creditors take firm line on debt obligations
- Europe
- January 27, 2015, 01:00
Cabinet to be sworn in as Syriza strikes coalition deal with Independent Greeks

Tie-less Tsipras chooses civil swearing-in as Greece's new prime minister
- Europe
- January 27, 2015, 01:00
Victorious Syriza leader opts out of traditional religious ceremony to give civil oath of office, but makes a point of informing A(...)

Syriza leader says Greek people have given him mandate to end austerity
- Europe
- January 26, 2015, 01:00
‘There will be no rupture, but no continuation of subjugation either,’ says Alexis Tsipras

‘The Greek people have spoken,’ says outgoing PM Antonis Samaras as Syriza wins
- Europe
- January 25, 2015, 22:33
A populace weary of harsh austerity has chosen to change direction

Meteoric rise of Tsipras and Syriza defies numerous detractors
- Europe
- January 24, 2015, 01:00
Profile: leader poised to be Greece’s first leftist premier and youngest in living memory

Syriza win would pose grave threat to Greece’s future, warns Samaras
- Europe
- January 24, 2015, 01:00
Former Samaras adviser says fear tactic may backfire as Syriza holds 6-point poll lead

Signs of leeway from Europe on debt ahead of Greek election
- Europe
- January 24, 2015, 01:00
Eurogroup chief says room to manoeuvre if new government honours its agreements

‘The bailout is over. Blackmail is over. Subservience is over’
- Europe
- January 22, 2015, 21:12
Greece will make history, Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras tells final rally ahead of general election

Greece election: Neo-Nazi party still vocal despite its leaders being in jail
- Europe
- January 22, 2015, 01:00
Golden Dawn’s jailed leader Nikos Michaloliakos addresses rally in the northern Greek city of Thessalonikirally by phone

Emigrant vote seeks to alter Greek politics
- Europe
- January 21, 2015, 01:00
Fundraiser is shipping home subset of Greece’s diaspora to vote

Fledgling Greek party Potami aims for post-election deal with Syriza
- Europe
- January 19, 2015, 01:00
Left-wing Syriza has boxed itself into a corner, says centrist Potami candidate

Ovation as Alexis Tsipras enters home stretch in Greece elections
- Europe
- January 12, 2015, 01:00
Winning over hearts and minds is crucial if Syriza is to win the majority it covets

Election looms in Greece after government fails to win key vote
- Europe
- December 29, 2014, 20:41
IMF suspends bailout negotiations with country until new administration formed

Greek presidential vote goes to third round
- Europe
- December 23, 2014, 20:15
Government needs 12-vote swing in ballot to avoid snap general election

Greek MP alleges he was offered bribe for vote
- Europe
- December 20, 2014, 01:00
€3m offered for support of government presidential candidate, says opposition MP

Greece presidential elections puts pressure on Samaras
- Europe
- December 13, 2014, 01:13
New Democracy party must have candidate elected or face snap election