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Varoufakis: Tsipras backed down
Speaking to French site ‘Mediapart’, former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis revealed that Alexis Tsipras and himself were pledging ‘every day’ that if a 3rd bailout plan was forced upon the Greek government they would both resign immediately. “He finally opted to back down”, Varoufakis added, without offering any details as to why.
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Yanis’ wife, Danae Stratou, says she would go to the extremes for hubby…
Danae Stratou, wife of former Greek Finance Minister Yianis Varoufakis, says she and her husband do not feel aggrieved and do not plan to emigrate from Greece.
In an interview to ‘Secret’ magazine, the impressive blonde 51-year-old visual artist says she would do anything for her ‘Yanis’!
New government sworn-in
The new government sworn in today before the President of the Hellenic Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos. Some swore on the bible and others took a civil oath.
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Giannis Antentokounmpo's father Charles taken to hospital with chest pains
Charles Antntokounmpo, father of Greek NBA basketball superstar Giannis Antentokounmpo was rushed to hospital after feeling chest pains. Charles Antentokounmpo was taken to the cardiological clinic of ‘Evangelismos’ hospital for a series of detailed tests. He is currently undergoing a coronary test.
Varoufakis backs two candidates in Lafazanis's Popular Unity party
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis gave his indirect support to newly formed leftist party Popular Unity by endorsing two of its candidates, former Alternate Finance Minister Nadia Valavani and former Alternate Defence Minister Kostas Isichos.
Konstantopoulou-Varoufakis-Melenchon to join forces
Former president of the Greek parliament Zoe Konstantopoulou heralded the creation of a European front against austerity and a ‘Plan B’, with the participation of former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis and French left politician Jean-Luc Melenchon, during an interview on Greek TV station Ant-1, Thursday morning.
Varoufakis and 18 economists ask EU’s support on Greek debt relief
Yanis Varoufakis and another 18 economists signed an open letter asking for the support of Europe on the Greek debt relief issue which will be discussed at the United Nations General Ass
Moscovici: I prevented fight between Dijsselbloem, Varoufakis
European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici confirmed previous media reports of a near … physical altercation between former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis and Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem, before the start of a Feb. 16 Eurogroup meeting.
Are they just friends? Sexy Lydia with ‘The Greek Freak’ (pics)
Lydia Simonis, the beautiful model from Cook Islands posted some photos with the Greek NBA Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokoumpo (aka: ‘The Greek Freak) ‘, during their time together…in the past. Rumors had the two in a relationship, but they were never confirmed. They do look like a great couple, though.
The Varoufakis Collection… How the ex FinMin became Che! (See products)
Australian company Redbubble has created the “I love Yanis Varoufakis” collection for all those who could use a little more Yanis with a little less ‘n’ in their lives…