http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Greek general election, 2012) en-us Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:59:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/neo-nazi-golden-dawn-infiltrates-greek-police-force-officer?start=0 Members of utra-rightwing Golden Dawn boast that as many as 50 percent of Greece's police are members or supporters of the neo Nazi anti-immigrant group, and a senior police officer claims that governments have allowed Golden Dawn to infiltrate the force as beatings of immigrants and leftists by the extremists increase. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:59:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/neo-nazi-golden-dawn-infiltrates-greek-police-force-officer Golden Dawn (Greece), Greece, Anti-immigration, Greek Police, Neo-Nazism, Greeks, Greek government-debt crisis, Greek general election, 2012, Police officer, Far-right politics Members of ultra-rightwing Golden Dawn boast that as many as 50 percent of Greece's police are members or supporters of the neo Nazi anti-immigrant group, and a senior police officer claims that governments have allowed Golden Dawn to infiltrate the force as beatings of immigrants and leftists by the extremists increase. http://news.linktv.org/videos/new-greek-government-faces-uphill-struggle?start=0 As Greek politicians clinch a deal to form a new pro-euro coalition government, Philip Williams reports from Athens on the tough task the country's leaders now face.<br /> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:07:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/new-greek-government-faces-uphill-struggle Greek general election, 2012, Antonis Samaras, Greece, New Democracy, Greek government-debt crisis, PASOK, European sovereign debt crisis, Democratic Left (Greece), Evangelos Venizelos, Coalition government As Greek politicians clinch a deal to form a new pro-euro coalition government, Philip Williams reports from Athens on the tough task the country's leaders now face. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-greece-has-a-government?start=0 Evangelos Venizelos, leader of the socialist PASOK party, confirms that Greek political parties have agreed to form a coalition government, led by the conservative New Democracy party, that will seek to keep Greece in the euro. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:46:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-greece-has-a-government Greek general election, 2012, Greece, Greek government-debt crisis, Evangelos Venizelos, PASOK, New Democracy, Coalition government, Democratic Left (Greece), European sovereign debt crisis, Bailout Evangelos Venizelos, leader of the socialist PASOK party, confirms that Greek political parties have agreed to form a coalition government that will seek to keep Greece in the euro, led by the conservative New Democracy party. However, he also stated the new government's intention to attempt to renegotiate the terms of the country's bailout agreement with the rest of Europe and the IMF. http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-after-narrow-election-win-pro-euro-party-works-to-form-coalition?start=0 Greece's pro-euro New Democracy party is working to quickly form a coalition government after its narrow victory over left-wing Syriza in the weekend's election. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:37:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-after-narrow-election-win-pro-euro-party-works-to-form-coalition Greek general election, 2012, New Democracy, Antonis Samaras, Greece, Syriza, Greek government-debt crisis, Alexis Tsipras, Eurozone, Politics of Greece, Economy of Greece Greece's pro-bailout New Democracy party is working to quickly form a coalition government after its narrow victory over left-wing Syriza in the weekend's election. http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-final-pleas-to-voters-ahead-of-greece-election?start=0 Greek voters go to the polls for a second general election on Sunday, and the choices appear stark. A vote for left-leaning Syriza party could force Greece to leave the euro. But a vote for the conservative New Democracy would mean more painful austerity. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:55:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-final-pleas-to-voters-ahead-of-greece-election Greek general election, 2012, Greece, Alexis Tsipras, Antonis Samaras, Greek government-debt crisis, Politics of Greece, Syriza, New Democracy, Austerity, Euro Greek voters go to the polls for the second round of a general election on Sunday. The country is voting for a new government, and the choices appear stark. A vote for left-leaning Syriza party -- led by Alexis Tsipras -- would cancel the international bailout deal, a move that could force Greece to leave the euro. But a vote for the conservative, pro-euro party New Democracy -- led by Antonis Samaras -- would likely keep Greece in the single currency but at the cost of massive, painful austerity measures. Al Jazeera's Tim Friend reports from Athens. http://news.linktv.org/videos/greek-elections-three-things-you-need-to-know?start=0 Ahead of elections on June 17, CFR's Sebastian Mallaby highlights three ramifications of a potential Greek exit from the euro. How will a Greek exit impact Greece? What will a Greek exit mean for European banks? And what will be the implications for the euro? Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:02:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/greek-elections-three-things-you-need-to-know Greek general election, 2012, Greek government-debt crisis, Greece, Bank run, Economy of Greece, European sovereign debt crisis, Euro, Austerity, Eurozone, European Union Ahead of parliamentary elections in Greece on June 17, CFR's Sebastian Mallaby highlights three ramifications of a potential subsequent Greek exit from the euro. How will a Greek exit impact Greece? While some economists believe that a Greek exit from the euro will be favorable for the Greek economy, Mallaby disagrees. "Leaving the euro would also trigger very high Greek inflation and that would quickly erode any competitiveness benefit that you get from a weaker currency, and along with the inflation there will probably be a lot of civil unrest," he says, which could hurt Greece's main export sector -- tourism. What will a Greek exit mean for European banks? If Greece leaves the euro, the devaluation of the drachma may result in bank runs as other Europeans take their money out of national banks in favor of safer Dutch or German banks, Mallaby says. This is already happening slowly, especially in Spain, Mallaby says, "and would accelerate hugely if the Greeks did leave." What will be the long-term implications for the euro? If European leaders manage a "double act" of letting Greece exit while protecting the rest of the eurozone, Mallaby says the result would nonetheless be "catastrophic" in the long-term. "Now there would be a precedent that a country like Greece can leave and it can be okay for the rest of Europe," he says, adding that there will not be an incentive for rich countries like Germany to bail out peripheral countries in a future crisis. http://news.linktv.org/videos/greek-banks-may-be-only-days-from-collapse?start=0 As uncertainty continues about Greece's future in the Eurozone ahead of the upcoming election, one expert warns that the flood of cash being removed from the nation's banks means they may not even survive past the weekend. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:03:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/greek-banks-may-be-only-days-from-collapse Greek general election, 2012, Greece, Greek government-debt crisis, Bank run, European sovereign debt crisis, Austerity, Eurozone, Economy of Greece, Global Financial Crisis, Syriza As Greeks prepare to vote for the second time this year, there is uncertainty about whether the resulting government will back the massive austerity measures necessary to secure the country's future in the Eurozone. This is fueling a massive run on deposits in Greek banks, which one expert warns means the nation's banks may not survive the weekend. http://news.linktv.org/videos/billion-dollars-disappearing-from-greek-banks-every-day?start=0 It is arguably one of the largest bank raids in the history of Greece. Analysts say up to 800 million euros (USD$1bn) are being taken from the country's banks on a daily basis as people react to fears the economy could leave the eurozone. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:13:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/billion-dollars-disappearing-from-greek-banks-every-day Greek general election, 2012, Greek government-debt crisis, Greece, European sovereign debt crisis, Eurozone, Economy of Greece, Drachma, Bank run, Panic buying, ATM It is arguably one of the largest bank raids in the history of Greece. Analysts say up to 800 million euros (USD$1bn) are being taken from the country's banks on a daily basis. From cash machines accounts have been slowly drained as people react to fears the economy could leave the euro zone and the drachma restored as the country's currency following Sunday's election. It is not just cash it includes wire transfers and investments into other money markets. The drop in deposits has been dramatic. In two years up until May this year 50 billion euros (USD$63bn) have left accounts in Greek banks. In the last week its reported the pace of withdrawing money has risen sharply. Some of the money, claim retailers is being used by people to stock up on non perishable food while sales in almost all other goods have seen a huge drop. The head of the retail federation condemned the panic buying saying people are terrified at the prospect of returning to the drachma and believe filling their cupboards will help. It is over the top he said and does not mean Greece will escape the crisis. http://news.linktv.org/videos/adding-insult-to-injury-violent-greek-politician-sues-victims?start=0 After several days in hiding, a Greek far-right member of parliament has reappeared to announce he intends to press criminal charges and bring lawsuits against two women he violently attacked on live TV. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:07:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/adding-insult-to-injury-violent-greek-politician-sues-victims Ilias Kasidiaris, Golden Dawn (Greece), Liana Kanelli, Greek general election, 2012, Politics of Greece, Greece, Far-right politics, Assault, Violence against women, Ant1 A Greek far-right member of parliament is pressing criminal charges against two woman he attacked on live TV. He says he was provoked. After throwing a glass of water at one left-wing rival, Ilias Kasidarias, spokesman for the far-right Golden Dawn party, lashed out at another. Al Jazeera's Charlie Angela reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/election-stalemate-looms-again-in-greece?start=0 The final day of polling before the repeat election in Greece on June 17 showed the two main contenders tied. The economic crisis has divided Greeks, who appear split on the causes and solutions to the country's financial meltdown. Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:13:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/election-stalemate-looms-again-in-greece Greek general election, 2012, Greece, Alexis Tsipras, Syriza, Anti-austerity protests, Politics of Greece, Bailout, Athens, New Democracy, Economy of Greece The final day of polling before the repeat election in Greece on June 17 showed the two main contenders neck and neck. The economic crisis has divided Greeks, who appear split on the causes and solutions to the country's financial meltdown. As Henry Ridgwell reports from Athens, the political stalemate only appears to be entrenching these divisions. http://news.linktv.org/videos/greek-caretaker-government-sworn-in?start=0 A caretaker government has been installed in Greece as the country prepares for a new round of elections. The technocrat interim government is not supposed to make big decisions, but events may force actions, especially in light of the continuing low-level run on the banks. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:41:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/greek-caretaker-government-sworn-in Greece, Caretaker government, Greek general election, 2012, Euro, Bank run, Eurozone, Karolos Papoulias, European Central Bank, European sovereign debt crisis, ABC News (Australia) A caretaker government has been installed in Greece as the country prepares for a new round of elections. The technocrat interim government is not supposed to make big decisions, but events may force actions, especially in light of the continuing low-level run on the banks. Hundreds of millions of euros have already been withdrawn from distressed Greek banks with fears that the country could be forced from the Eurozone. http://news.linktv.org/videos/krugman-eurozone-could-fall-apart-in-a-matter-of-months?start=0 Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman warns the current bank run in Greece could spiral into the end of the Eurozone, while France's new finance minister reiterated that the new socialist government will not ratify the EU's fiscal pact for greater austerity. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:12:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/krugman-eurozone-could-fall-apart-in-a-matter-of-months Eurozone, Paul Krugman, European sovereign debt crisis, European Union, France, Greece, Greek general election, 2012, Bank run, Nobel Prize, Euro Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman warns the current bank run in Greece could spiral into the end of the Eurozone. "It is really quite shocking," Krugman says. "I hate to sound apocalyptic." Meanwhile, France's new finance minister has reiterated that the country's new socialist government will not ratify the European Union's fiscal pact calling for greater austerity. http://news.linktv.org/videos/back-to-the-drawing-board-greece-to-hold-new-elections?start=0 Greek politicians have failed to form a government and will now head towards holding a new election. Polls show the vote could favour the country's leftists who want to renege on the terms of bailout agreed on by the government earlier in the year. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:11:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/back-to-the-drawing-board-greece-to-hold-new-elections Greek general election, 2012, Eurozone, Greece, Athens, Alexis Tsipras, Syriza, Coalition government, Christine Lagarde, European Union, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Greek politicians have failed to form a government and will now head towards holding a new election. Polls show the vote could favour the country's leftists who want to renege on the terms of bailout agreed on by the government earlier in the year. This will see the country push closer towards an exit from the eurozone, a situation which IMF chief Christine Lagarde says could get "quite messy". Al Jazeera's Paul Brennan reports from Athens. http://news.linktv.org/videos/fear-of-greek-euro-exit-as-last-ditch-coalition-talks-stall?start=0 Attempts to form a unity government in Greece appear doomed to fail as political leaders remain at loggerheads. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:32:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/fear-of-greek-euro-exit-as-last-ditch-coalition-talks-stall Greece, Eurozone, Euro, Coalition government, National unity government, Syriza, Alexis Tsipras, Karolos Papoulias, European sovereign debt crisis, Evangelos Venizelos Attempts to form a unity government in Greece appear doomed to fail as political leaders remain at loggerheads. http://news.linktv.org/videos/anti-austerity-parties-win-french-and-greek-elections?start=180 Greek citizens rejected two parties in parliamentary elections that had pledged to enact harsh international bailout measures. Meanwhile, Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party could enter parliament for the first time. Democracy Now! has more. Mon, 07 May 2012 15:54:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/anti-austerity-parties-win-french-and-greek-elections Greek general election, 2012, French presidential election, 2012, Yanis Varoufakis, Politics of Greece, François Hollande, Golden Dawn (Greece), Anti-austerity protests, Europe, French Socialist Party, Politics of France Greek citizens rejected two parties in parliamentary elections that had pledged to enact harsh international bailout measures. Meanwhile, Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party could enter parliament for the first time. http://news.linktv.org/videos/anti-austerity-parties-win-french-and-greek-elections?start=240 Voters in Europe have supported anti-austerity candidates in landmark victories. In France's presidential election, Francois Hollande was elected as the first Socialist to lead France in 17 years. Greek citizens rejected two parties in parliamentary elections that had pledged to enact harsh international bailout measures. Meanwhile, Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party could enter parliament for the first time. Democracy Now! discusses the change sweeping through Europe with Yanis Varoufakis, professor of economic theory at the University of Athens in Greece.<br /> Mon, 07 May 2012 15:54:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/anti-austerity-parties-win-french-and-greek-elections Greek general election, 2012, French presidential election, 2012, Yanis Varoufakis, Politics of Greece, François Hollande, Golden Dawn (Greece), Anti-austerity protests, Europe, French Socialist Party, Politics of France Democracy Now! discusses the change sweeping through Europe with Yanis Varoufakis, professor of economic theory at the University of Athens in Greece. http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-austerity-bites-ahead-of-sundays-election?start=0 In a special report from Greece, Inigo Gilmore gains intimate access to one family in Athens which is close to breaking point. Greeks are due to vote on Sunday in a general election, as anger and austerity pushes many toward extremist parties. Thu, 03 May 2012 14:57:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-austerity-bites-ahead-of-sundays-election Greek general election, 2012, Greece, Golden Dawn (Greece), Austerity, New Democracy, Politics of Greece, PASOK, Economy of Greece, Far-right politics, Anti-immigration In tonight's special report from Greece, Inigo Gilmore gained rare and intimate access to one family in Athens which is close to breaking point. http://news.linktv.org/videos/greeks-skeptical-despite-bailout-deal?start=0 Eurozone finance ministers have approved a 130bn euro ($170bn) second bailout package for Greece, but there is much skepticism that an economy in such a poor state can pay the loan back soon enough. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:09:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/greeks-skeptical-despite-bailout-deal Greece, Athens, Austerity, European sovereign debt crisis, Anti-austerity protests, Eurozone, Economy of Greece, Evangelos Venizelos, Bailout, Politics of Greece Eurozone finance ministers have approved a 130bn euro ($170bn) second bailout package for Greece to resolve the debt-ridden nation's immediate repayment needs. However, the deal, reached after 13 hours of tortuous talks in Brussels, is unlikely to revive Greece's ailing economy. There is much skepticism that an economy in such a poor state could pay the loan back soon enough before the country is mired in a deeper recession. Al Jazeera's Tim Friend reports from Athens, Greece's capital. http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-calls-snap-election-after-austerity-violence?start=0 Greece has responded to the outbreak of violence in the country's streets by calling a snap election. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:19:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-calls-snap-election-after-austerity-violence Snap election, Greece, Greek general election, 2012, Anti-austerity protests, Politics of Greece, European sovereign debt crisis, PASOK, Economy of Greece, Austerity, Moody's Greece has responded to the outbreak of violence in the country's streets by calling a snap election.