Greek caretaker government sworn in ahead of elections

A caretaker government, led by Greece’s first female prime minister, was sworn in as the country heads to early elections next month, the third time Greeks will go to the polls this year.

Prime Minister Vassiliki Thanou, a top judge, and her cabinet will lead the country to elections expected to be on September 20, following outgoing prime minister Alexis Tsipras’ resignation last week.

He stepped down following a rebellion by members of his radical-left Syriza party who objected to his agreement with the conditions of Greece’s third bailout.