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Eurogroup makes last bid for Greek deal

The crucial Eurogroup meeting of finance ministers got underway on Wednesday (24 June) evening in Brussels. On the agenda: hammering out a solution

Greece

No deal: Eurogroup ends without an agreement on Greece

Time is running out for Greece as the eurogroup meeting has ended with no deal, but this may not be the end of the Greek saga.

Europe News

More Greek talks set to end in deadlock

A last chance to save Greece. Or at least until the next last chance comes along. Eurozone finance ministers met in Luxembourg on Thursday to try and

Luxembourg

No deal expected on Greek debt at crucial Eurogroup talks

Optimism is in short supply as European finance ministers meet with the Greek debt crisis dominating the agenda. No one is expecting any progress as

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Economy

Greece in new debt diplomacy, next funding crisis days away

Fears mounted once again on Tuesday that Greece would fail to make a large debt repayment later this month. Athens

Latvia

No more aid till 'big, big problems' solved, Eurogroup tells Greece

There was food for thought for the Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis as the eurozone said in no uncertain terms that Athens would get no more

Business Series

Temporary relief for Greece

Repeated bailout scenarios and last minute decision-making by the eurozone has led to questioning of when and if the end of the Greek crisis will

Greece

Appeals for flexibility on Greek reforms but war of words with Europe continues

There is both hope that progress can be made, and tension spilling over into angry exchanges, ahead of planned negotiations on Wednesday between the Syriza government and EU creditors.

Belgium

'Stop wasting time and get down to some real reforms' - Eurogroup chief tells Greece

Eurozone finance ministers meeting in Brussels have warned Greece to stop wasting time and to get down to some serious work on economic reforms. The

Europe News

Greece told to 'stop wasting time' over negotiating reforms

Greek Finance Minister Vanis Varoufakis has been told to stop wasting time in negotiating reforms with his country’s international creditors. That

Greece

Thousands rally in Athens as Syriza faces backlash over bailout

In Greece, there have been fresh anti-government demonstrations. It comes after a deal was struck last week with EU partners to extend an aid

Economy

Europe Weekly: Greek bailout extended after reforms win approval

In this edition of Europe Weekly: Greece secures a four month bailout extension after reforms are approved by eurozone ministers, France wins another

Greece

Riots in Athens as left-wing supporters vent their anger at newly-elected premier

Greek police clashed with rioters in central Athens on Thursday in the first disturbances since the left-wing Syriza government took power. The

Economy

Greece given four month extension, reform plan backing

Greece was given a four month debt extension on Tuesday, buying crucial time for leaders to renegotiate the terms of its international bailout.

Economy

Greece reforms approved as tough negotiations lie ahead

Greece has been given the greenlight as the Eurogroup approved Athens’ reform plans, taking it a step closer to securing a four-month loan extension

Economy

Green light for Greece: Eurogroup approves plans for economic reform

The Eurogroup of EU finance ministers has given Greek bailout plans the green light, an official from Athens confirms. The deal removes the risk of

Economy

No talk of Greek euro exit, senior EU official says

In Brussels, EU officials say Greece must stick to the path of spending cuts to restore its battered public finances. Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen

Economy

Greece reform plans receive positive response

Greece has received a positive response to its economic reform proposals presented to eurozone officials. The plans were promised under the deal to

Economy

Greece set to send reforms to euro zone

Greece will deliver its latest economic reform plans to eurozone officials on Tuesday morning, after delaying their release by a day. The new

Europe News

Who is Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis?

A profile of Greece's new finance minister, who led his country's negotiations in the recent Eurogroup talks.