Greek government seeks confidence vote to dampen snap polls talk


  • World
  • Thursday, 02 Oct 2014

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's government said it would seek a confidence vote and move to elect a new president as scheduled next year, in an effort to squash growing speculation that the country is moving towards snap elections.

Jitters about Greece's future have sent Greek bond yields rising in recent days after Prime Minister Antonis Samaras announced Athens would try to exit its deeply unpopular EU/IMF bailout in 2015, a year ahead of schedule.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Russia, Ukraine trade allegations of chemical weapons use at global watchdog
Payments in focus as prosecutors make their case in Trump hush money trial
Fire and hide: Ukraine's artillery pinned down by Russian drones
Iran says talks with IAEA's Grossi have been 'positive'
How the EU transformed tech
Putin sworn in for new term in ceremony boycotted by US
Bugging devices found in Polish government meeting room
Details of UK military personnel exposed in huge payroll data breach
Scammers stole homeowners’ identities and sold their houses ‘out from under them’, US feds say
South Korea LGBTQ event finds home in streets after permit struggle

Others Also Read