The former leader of the ‘radical left’ coalition is rebranding as a centrist and wants to collect the pieces of the Left that he shattered and create a grass roots ‘progressive party’
Tsipras also spoke of the need for "a new political transition" and a new "political big bang" that will bring citizens closer to politics again, speaking before an audience at a large downtown theater that included many of his former political associates and allies
A symbolic opening — a pigeon freed at dawn — gives way to a long, combative defense: Alexis Tsipras’s Ithaca is part personal portrait, part exhaustive account and justification of his years in power, written to shape how history will remember him
In theory, the former Prime Minister is attempting something rarely seen in politics: presenting himself at the same time as both Someone Else and a continuation of his former self. I don't know if he’s going to pull it off, but it won’t be easy
The July 23, 2018, Mati wildfire that claimed the lives of 104 people and injured hundreds of others in a seaside resort east of Athens proper and essentially served as the 'gravestone' of Tsipras' coalition government
The new book by former Greek PM Alexis Tsipras, Ithaca, sold out within hours of release, prompting multiple reprints as demand continues to surge, including strong sales of the audiobook version reaching hundreds of copies per hour
Tsipras’ new memoir traces the conflicts that shaped Greece’s crisis years, revealing a politician intent on revisiting his choices, redefining his image, and testing whether the country’s fractured Left still has room for him
With Ithaca, Alexis Tsipras is attempting not only to return to politics but also to create a heavyweight, unrestricted opposition pole. But what opposition has ever found its footing in an environment of “shock and awe,” where, beyond the classic adversaries, former comrades shoot indiscriminately with their familiar bile, and Internet trolls, hidden behind their anonymity, do the same?
In his first interview since stepping down as MP, the former premier attacks the government and calls for a citizen-led renewal of Greek democracy
The former Greek prime minister, a polarizing figure in Greek politics, has resigned his MP seat to "return to the hopeful uncertainty of social struggle", hinting at a fresh movement beyond SYRIZA
Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras is expected to outline his political comeback at the Economist conference in Thessaloniki, raising speculation about a new party
The former prime minister and SYRIZA party leader also referred to the controversial 2015 referendum he declared after a collapse in negotiations with institutional creditors
Tsipras said he would do everything to stop actions that threaten Greece’s survival, stressing that protecting the people is a prime minister’s constitutional duty.
The former prime minister and leftist SYRIZA party leader called on Presidency to release the minutes of a council of political party leaders, held a day after a controversial July referendum and a "No" vote over bailout terms
Unsurprisingly, the state of the economy was by far at the top of the list for those questioned regarding the most pressing matters affecting their daily lives.
Greek political analysts are interpreting former PM Alexis Tsipras’ recent remarks at an event with Bernie Sanders as a signal of his political comeback.
The survey revealed that 73.8% of those queried believed no party on the center-left was capable of beating Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Asked about Ex-German chancellor Angela Merkel, central banker Stournaras said that 'in the end she played a very significant role in rescuing Greece'
Alexis Tsipras critiqued current leadership, reflected on foreign policy decisions, and called for stronger opposition at the To Vima conference.
The second day of the conference Metapolitefsi 1974-2024: 50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy' kicks off Friday morning with attendees gathering to speak on the topic of Greece's foreign policy over the past half century.