SYRIZA's Victory Sparks Global Greek Reaction
SYRIZA's victory in Greece's snap elections has stirred up mixed emotions within the global Greek community.
Dr House praises SYRIZA victory
One item that caused surprise yesterday was an almost festive message of renown actor Hugh Laurie who became world famous in interpreting the role of Dr House in the homonymous TV series. A message that Alexis Tsipras himself did not leave unanswered.
"Thank you Dr" was the laconic and humorous answer that Alexis Tsipras offered through his account on twitter.
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Potami third democratic power, says leader, despite GDs third place
"Today, Potami is the third democratic power in the country. This is a victory of society. Without money, without protectors, without agreements with vested interests and unions, we achieved the unachievable: to enter Parliament with 16 lawmakers," Theodorakis told journalists, commenting on the electoral results of his party.
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ANEL leader announces SYRIZA government
Greek leftwing leader Alexis Tsipras struck a deal with a right-wing party to form a government to confront international lenders and reverse years of painful austerity following a crushing election victory by his Syriza party.
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Final election results
Official results released by the Ministry (99.9 percent of votes ):
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Demis Roussos dead at 68
Demis Roussos’s death in Athens on Sunday January 25, 2015 has now been confirmed: the singer best known for his hits Quand je t'aime, Forever And Ever or Goodbye My Love, Goodbye died at 68.
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Tsipras: People's verdict cancels austerity memorandums
"Today the Greek people have written history, hope has written history," Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) leader Alexis Tsipras stressed on Sunday, addressing crowds of people gathered at the Propylaea of the Athens University in central Athens, after SYRIZA's victory in the Greek elections.
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«Η Ελλάδα αλλάζει σελίδα»
Για ιστορική νίκη του λαού έκανε λόγο ο πρόεδρος ΣΥΡΙΖΑ Αλέξης Τσίπρας από τα Προπύλαια ενώ είπε ότι «δεν θα επιδιώξει ούτε ρήξη ούτε συνέχιση της υποταγής θα γίνει ανεκτή».
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Λευκός Οίκος: «Στενή συνεργασία με τη νέα ελληνική κυβέρνηση»
Ο Λευκός Οίκος ανακοίνωσε ότι ελπίζει σε "στενή" συνεργασία με την επόμενη ελληνική κυβέρνηση.
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Οταν ο Dr House σχολίασε την νίκη ΣΥΡΙΖΑ
Οι ελληνικές εκλογές δεν πέρασαν απαρατήρητες ούτε από το Χόλιγουντ με τον Χιου Λόρι, τον τηλεοπτικό Dr. House να στέλνει συγχαρητήρια στον πρόεδρο του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ, Αλέξη Τσίπρα, ο οποίος έσπευσε να ευχαριστήσει τον ηθοποιό.«Bravo Syriza! Must feel like they've just won a giant edition of Storage Wars, but let's hope those boxes are full of good stuff. Καλή τύχη!» έγραψε ο γνωστός ηθοποιός Χιου Λόρι στον προσωπικό του λογαριασμό στο Twitter.
Και ο Αλέξης Τσίπρας απάντησε: «Thank you Dr.»
Κυβέρνηση συνεργασίας ΣΥΡΙΖΑ - ΑΝΕΛ
Ενώπιον του Προέδρου της Δημοκρατίας, Κάρολου Παπούλια, αναμένεται να γίνει στις 16:00 η ορκωμοσία του προέδρου του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ, Αλέξη Τσίπρα, ως πρωθυπουργού της Ελλάδας.
Saudi King passes
King Abdullah, of Saudi Arabia, died on Friday, after a short illness. Crown Prince Salman has been named the new King with Prince Muqrin crown prince, according to a Royal Court statement.
Tsipras: National humiliation ends on Monday
There will be no governing in company with those who served memorandums, main opposition Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) leader Alexis Tsipras said on Thursday in his main campaign speech at Omonia Square in Athens prior to elections on Sunday, calling for national unity and a new dream for Greece.