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Karamanlis unveils new Greek cabinet, SET (2007)

Greek PM Karamanlis announces new cabinet following the Greek elections

Karamanlis gets mandate to form next Greek government, SET (2007)

PM Costas Karamanlis party New Democracy won Greek elections with a narrow margin

Greece heads for snap elections, BBC (2007)

An article about Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis calling early elections

Impact of fires on Greece's upcoming elections not yet clear, SET(2007)

 

Greece's Karamanlis promises further reforms, SET (2007)

Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis of the New Democracy (ND) ruled out post-election coalitions at a press conference.

Greek PM calls snap election, blames economic crisis, Reuters (2009)

The article offers information on the unexpected early elections called by the Greek PM for October 4.

Greeks vote with economy in mind, socialists ahead, Reuters (2009)

This article evaluates the situation and the chances of the political parties before the Sunday elections.

Papandreou Woos Undecided Greeks Ahead of Vote, The New York Times (2009)

This article reports on the election campaign of the Greek opposition socialist leader George Papandreou shortly before the upcoming elections.

Greek socialists achieve resounding win in snap election, Guardian (2009)

This article reports on the election results from Sunday elections, in which the centre-left Pasok gained over 40% of votes.

Greece: Papoulias re-elected President of the Republic, ANA (2010)

The Greek Parliament re-elected Karolos Papoulias to a second term in the office. The uncontested candidate won an overwhelming majority of 266 votes in the 300 member House. Under the Constitution, a two thirds majority of 200 votes is needed for the election of a President in the first sitting. The incumbent President will be sworn in the office on March 12, 2010

Greece's Papandreou: government may have to organise snap elections, SE Times (2010)

This article reports on the political situation in Greece. Prime Minister George Papandreou stated that the government might be forced to organize snap elections if his ruling party, PASOK, loses the local elections scheduled for November 7.

Greeks Go To Polls Amid Discontent, Specter Of New Elections , The Wall Street Journal (2010)

This article reports on the Sunday local elections in Greece. The poll is considered as a referendum on the government's tough austerity program. As a matter of fact, Prime Minister George Papandreou stated that he would call early elections, if voters don't back his party's candidates.

Greek partial results show ruling Socialists ahead, BusinessWeek (2010)

This article reports on the vote counting operations for the local elections in Greece. The 13 regional races were particularly important this year, as the Prime Minister threatened to call early general elections if his ruling party did not have the people's approval. According to the preliminary results, the ruling PASOK party will win in eight of the 13 regions at stake.

Greece escapes snap general elections after local poll, Xinhua (2010)

This article reports on the political situation in Greece. According to the preliminary results of the local elections in Greece, the ruling Socialist Party will win in most of the regions. As a results, Prime Minister George Papandreou ruled out calling a snap parliamentary elections in the coming weeks.

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Greece:Election date to be set in Holy Week, Athens News (2012)

This article notes that the election date will be set during the Holy Week (beginning April 9), with April 29 and May 6 being the most probable dates.

Greece's Venizelos quits as finance minister to lead party to polls, Reuters, (2012)

Evangelos Venizelos, the former Greek finance minister, will lead the socialist party (PASOK) in the upcoming elections.

Greece election announced for 6 May, BBC News, (2012)

According to this article, Greek elections were set for 6 May, after the five-month technocratic governance of Prime Minister Lucas Papademos.

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Greece names caretaker cabinet ahead of new elections, BBC News (2012)

Greece has sworn in an interim cabinet and Prime Minister to guide the country into the upcoming June 17th election.

Supporters of Bailout Claim Victory in Greek Election, New York Times (2012)

Greek voters on Sunday gave a narrow victory in parliamentary elections to pro-bailout New Democracy party over far-left Syriza. The vote was widely seen as a last chance for Greece to remain in the euro zone. This election comes after failed efforts to form a coalition following the election last month.

Greece's New Democracy seeks bailout coalition, Reuters (2012)

The New Democracy party begins talks to form a pro-bailout governing coalition. The new coalition will implement austerity measures in the near-bankrupt Greek economy while addressing rising social tensions.

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Greece to hold key presidential vote two months early, BBC News Europe (2014)