Cash-strapped Greece cuts government jets

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 10:29

A government statement Monday said Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has instructed officials to transfer the biggest of the planes, a Brazilian-made Embraer, to the air force for use in pilot training.

Greek PM asks for 'time to breathe'

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 12:23

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has said his country does not want more aid but asked for "time to breathe".

Greek Army Chief resigns, cites `ethics, dignity`

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 15:30

Greece`s Army Chief of staff has resigned hours before a top government meeting on military policy, citing reasons of "ethics and dignity."

New Greek government wins confidence vote

Last Updated: Monday, July 9, 2012, 09:11

Greece`s new coalition government led by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has won a vote of confidence in parliament.

Greece`s new Finance Minister sworn in

Last Updated: Thursday, July 5, 2012, 14:34

Yannis Stournaras is to hold his first meeting with Greece`s international debt inspectors from the ECB, EC and IMF.

Obama congratulates Greek PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 10:42

Obama called on Samaras and expressed his strong support for Greece while noting the continued solidarity between the American and Greek people.

Greek cabinet sworn in

Last Updated: Friday, June 22, 2012, 08:32

The new Cabinet comprises three parties -- the conservative New Democracy, Pasok and the Democratic Party of the Left.

Greek PM Antonis Samaras announces Cabinet

Last Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 13:18

Pro-bailout, conservative New Democracy party leader, Antonis Samaras, was sworn in on Wednesday as prime minister of debt-crippled Greece.

No headway in Greece coalition talks

Last Updated: Monday, June 18, 2012, 14:37

The official talks to form a coalition government by Antonis Samaras, the leader of the New Democracy party, which narrowly won Greece`s election failed.