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Greece bailout
Greek Election Looms as Parties Struggle to Form Government
Tsipras resigned late Thursday and called an early election next month to deal with a rebellion in his radical left Syriza party
Greek Leader Tsipras Calls Elections After Party Rebellion
ATHENS, Greece— Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced his government’s resignation and called early elections Thursday, an attempt to get a new mandate to implement a three-year bailout program that sparked a rebellion within his radical left...
Bailout Talks Back in Athens, as Tough Conditions Approved
Officials in Athens and at the European Union said negotiators are expected to start arriving Friday
Greek Banks Reopen but Cash Limits Remain and Taxes Soar
Greece set a series of landmarks Monday it hopes will shore up its battered economy following months of crisis that threatened its place in the euro.
Greek Bailout Takes Two Leaps Forward
The bailout of Greece took two big strides forward Friday as German lawmakers overwhelmingly gave their backing to another financial rescue and the European Union
European Central Bank Raises Support for Greek Banks
European Central Bank head Mario Draghi said Thursday that emergency support to Greek banks will be increased — a first step toward helping the country’s banks reopen.
Greek Lawmakers Pass Austerity Bill Despite Dissent
reece’s prime minister was fighting to keep his government intact in the face of outrage over an austerity bill that parliament must pass Wednesday night
Greece Pledges to Get Rid of Tax Evasion as a Way of Life
This kind of tax dodging is a Greek national pastime, costing the state billions of euros in revenue.
Euro Currency Emerges Intact, for Now, From Greek Crisis
Europe’s monetary union appears saved. For now.
Hopes for Greek Deal Rise as Creditors Open to Debt Relief
Greece’s government is racing to finalize and submit a plan of reforms for its third bailout to give creditors time to review it ahead of a summit of the European Union.
New Greek Finance Chief Brings Much-Needed Diplomatic Touch
On his first full day as Greek finance minister, Euclid Tsakalotos faced 18 angry colleagues in a room in Brussels.
Greece Races Against Clock to Submit Reform Proposals
Greece made a request for aid from Europe’s bailout fund Wednesday as it rushed to deliver details of its proposed economic reforms in time to secure the country’s future in the euro and avoid a descent into financial chaos.
After Vote Win, Greece’s Tsipras Looks to Rebuild Talks
Despite triumphing in a popular vote against austerity, Greece on Monday faced the urgent need to heal its ties with European creditors
US Stocks Fall After Greek ‘No’ Vote; European Markets Sink
Investors in the U.S. seemed to turn more optimistic earlier in the day, but then resumed their selling.
Yes or No? Greeks Vote on High-Stakes Bailout Referendum
European officials have openly urged Greeks to vote against the government’s recommendation.
Greece Proceeds With Vote Plan as Creditors Rebuff Overture
Greece’s government pressed ahead Wednesday with its plan to put austerity measures to voters after European creditors rebuffed its latest proposal.
Greeks Flock for Cash in Advance of Referendum on ‘Grexit’
A Greece exit from Eurozone is now a very, very real possibility.
Bank Savings in Front Line as Chance of Default Looms
The last time Greece was facing a hard deadline to secure a deal with its bailout creditors, in February, it agreed to one only when it feared a worst case scenario — a run on the country’s banks.
Eurozone Leaders to Hold Emergency Summit on Greece
The eurozone’s 19 leaders will meet in an emergency summit next week to seek a breakthrough in Greece’s bailout after talks Thursday ended in acrimony, intensifying fears that the country was heading for bankruptcy and an exit from the euro.
What’s Holding Up a Deal on Greece’s Bailout
The ball is in Greece’s court, the creditors say.
