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Ukraine debt deal agreed with creditors

After five months of talks with creditors Ukraine has agreed to a debt restructuring deal as it attempts to get the war-torn economy back on track

Greece

Where does the Greek debt come from? Part 3/3: The crisis of 2008

Greece

Where does Greece's debt come from? Part 1/3: the Greek source

Germany

German parliament votes to back third Greek bailout

The German parliament on Wednesday backed a third bailout program for Greece. A total of 454 MPs voted in favour, whilst 113 rejected the eurozone

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Greece

Where does the Greek debt come from? Part 2/3: European roots

Greece’s debt has been a concern for the European Union since 2009. Little by little, attention was drawn away from the first countries within the euro zone to have austerity measures imposed – Ireland, Spain and Portugal – and eventually, the focus came to rest on Greece. But where does its debt co

Economy

Greece: bailout approved but Syriza is divided

The Greek parliament has approved the details of the country’s third multi-billion euro bailout by foreign creditors in five years. It followed hours

Greece

Anti-austerity protests in Athens ahead of crunch bailout vote

Thousands of protesters have been out on the streets of Athens, ahead of a crunch parliament vote on a controversial bailout deal which will bring

Greece

Greece agrees fresh bailout terms: Greek finance minister

Greece has agreed fresh bailout terms with its international creditors according to the country’s finance minister. But Euclid Tsakalotos said “two

Greece

Tsipras warns Syriza anti-bailout rebels of possible early Greece election

The Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has warned rebels in his Syriza party that he could be forced to call early elections if he no longer has a

Greece

Greek PM attempts to keep his government together as new bailout talks begin

The Greek PM has been holding urgent talks with his Syriza Party, ahead of the start of new bailout talks with creditors on Tuesday

Economy

Greek bailout talks set for Monday, as loan request sent to IMF

A letter was sent from the Greek Finance Ministry ahead of talks expected on Monday between Athens and its creditors

My Europe Series

Europe Weekly: Greece passes more reforms as banks reopen

In this edition of Europe Weekly, Greek lawmakers pass a second round of reforms, as banks finally reopen across the country. Meanwhile in Brussels

Greece

Greek lawmakers pass second reform package

After heated debate Greece's parliament approves second set of bailout measures which this time deals with failed banks and introduces judicial changes.

Greece

Greece: Anti-austerity protesters urge MPs to reject second raft of reforms

Anti-austerity protests in Athens' Syntagma Square were largely peaceful, until a number of petrol bombs were thrown towards police .

Greece

Greece prepares for vote on more measures to secure bailout

Tsipras rallies Syriza party ahead of parliamentary vote on second round of economic reforms to secure bailout deal

Greece

Greek banks reopen but many restrictions remain

Greeks finally saw their banks reopen on Monday (July 20) but many restrictions remain. Customers may not cash cheques, only deposit them, and will

Greece

Angela Merkel rules out Greek debt write-off

Angela Merkel has reiterated that the eurozone will not write-off part of Greece’s debt to international creditors. The German Chancellor says the

Greece

Greek banks to reopen after a three-week shutdown

Long queues are expected as Greek banks reopen after a three-week shutdown. Basic services will be up and running but withdrawals will still be

Greece

A day of restlessness: Greek workers protest Sunday opening hours

A Sunday well spent brings a week of content goes the old saying. But in Greece the difference is whether you’re spending money or time with the

Greece

Greek government issues decree on banks' reopening

The Greek government has issued a decree ordering banks to reopen on Monday, three weeks after they were closed amid the country’s debt crisis. The