Greek Voters Return Alexis Tsipra To Power

VOA: Leftist Syriza Party Wins Greek Vote, Tsipras Claims Victory

Leftist Greek Prime Minister-elect Alexis Tsipras claimed victory Sunday in national elections, saying he will quickly form a coalition government to implement austerity measures demanded by European creditors in exchange for billions of dollars in bailout aid.

Tsipras spoke to cheering crowds in central Athens late Sunday, just hours after voters rejected a bid by conservatives to take control of the government in Athens. He said he felt "vindicated," adding that his Syriza party will seek to honor "a clear [voter] mandate" to rebuild the Greek economy and "lift our country's pride."

More News On Today`s Greek Election

Greek election live: Alexis Tsipras celebrates victory - as it happened -- The Guardian
Greek leftist Tsipras returns in unexpectedly decisive vote win -- Reuters
Greek Voters Return Alexis Tsipras to Power in Snap Elections -- Time
Greek Voters Return Alexis Tsipras to Power -- NYT
Syriza wins Greece elections, as Tsipras defeats anti-austerity rebellion -- Al Jazeera
Greeks forgive Tsipras — and his bailout plan -- Politico
Greece's Year of Tumult Enters New Chapter as Tsipras Dominates -- Bloomberg
A Third Try for Greece -- WSJ