Panagiotis Lafazanis

Will new parliamentary elections save Greece?

Will new parliamentary elections save Greece?

In Greece, Alexis Tsipras' government, which did not have a parliamentary majority, has resigned. In connection with this, a constitutional mechanism for formation of the new government was launched: President …

Russian and Greek ministers sign memorandum on Turkish Stream

Russian and Greek ministers sign memorandum on Turkish Stream

Russian and Greek Energy Ministers Alexander Novak and Panagiotis Lafazanis have signed a memorandum on extension of the Turkish Stream to Greece within the framework of SPIEF-2015. The joint company engaged in the construction will have 50/50 shares. Novak said that the construction will take place in 2016-2019, resulting in a pipeline with a capacity of 47 billion cubic meters. Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras today and praised Greece for its activeness. The memorandum will have been updated by November.

Moscow and Athens sign memorandum on Turkish Stream

Moscow and Athens sign memorandum on Turkish Stream

Russian and Greek Energy Ministers, Alexander Novak and Panagiotis Lafazanis, have signed a memorandum on construction of the extension of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline. "The signing of the memorandum confirms months of work …

Moscow and Athens to discuss Turkish Stream

Moscow and Athens to discuss Turkish Stream

Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller and Greek Minister of Energy Panagiotis Lafazanis have discussed extension of the Turkish Stream to Greece at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, RIA Novosti reports. In particular, the …

Greece to back Turkish Stream

Greece to back Turkish Stream

Greek Minister of Energy Panagiotis Lafazanis said today that Russia and Greece had an agreement on political support for the European section of the Turkish Stream project, RIA Novosti reports. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will