Famine and unemployment are the raw material for dictatorships.

We are committing ourselves to basic protections of our people... We will not permit banks to repossess the homes of working class and middle class people. That's the end of that, it is not negotiable.

Public television goes dark only in two circumstances: when a country is occupied by foreign forces or when there is a coup.

Greece is a pillar of peace and security in a region where stabilization is on the growth.

I think that the best guarantee for the Cypriot people to feel safe is the potential of a fair and sustainable solution.

I have underscored my commitment to dialogue and cooperation with our neighboring Turkey, a country that plays an important role for the future of our region. But I still stress that the promotion of this important relations can only take place on the basis of mutual respect without threats of war and questioning of sovereign rights.

The Greek people not only relate to the ancient traditions, they have fought, they have shed blood, until recently, to defend the values of democracy and freedom.