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Greeks agonise over prospect of more austerity measures

With a debt crisis now in its fifth year, Greece has become used to painful, drawn-out negotiations with international lenders. But to many Greeks

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Greek debt talks exclusive: “We've made the half distance.. it's the institutions' turn”

Economy

Greece's Tsipras seeks compromise on cash-for-reforms deal

It's a tough balancing act for Alexis Tsipras, as the Greek Prime Minister negotiates with international creditors on new proposals that could upset his ruling anti-austerity party Syriza.

Economy

Europe Weekly: Greece misses IMF deadline

In this edition of Europe Weekly: Greece misses an IMF payment deadline as debt talks remain deadlocked; Russia blacklists 89 European officials

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Greek debt crisis: 'no room for more compromises,' says Athens minister

Greece says it cannot make any more concessions, as it races to clinch a last-minute debt deal with its creditors. “There is no room for more

Economy

Exclusive: EU on track for breakthrough with Greece this week, says Moscovici

The European Commission could be ready to agree a deal to unblock funding to Greece within a week, Pierre Moscovici, the European commissioner for

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

Economy

Greek government makes IMF repayment

The Greek government said it met Thursday’s deadline to repay 460 million euros to the International Monetary Fund. “The payment has been made,” was

Economy

A different vision, but the same goal: Merkel and Tsipras agree to cooperate

Greece and Germany agree on the need for Athens to make major structural reforms as Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras makes his first official visit to Berlin .

Economy

Greece and Germany 'kiss and make up'

A group of some 250 couples have told Greece and Germany to kiss and make up. Lovers from the two countries carried out an intimate protest in the

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Greece's Tspiras set for showdown talks with Germany's Merkel

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tspiras is set for showdown talks with Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel. The 40-year-old former Communist will meet

Business Series

Egypt's investment charm offensive and the euro's mixed fortunes

Welcome to business Middle East. In this edition we look at possible scenarios for the euro, and in the business snapshot, Egypt opens its arms wide

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Americans get more bang for their buck in Europe as euro slides

Americans travelling to Europe are getting more bang for their buck, as the euro slides towards parity with the dollar.

Economy

Clock ticking for Greece, says eurozone chief

The head of the Eurogroup has repeated his call that time is running out for Greece. Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem said further talks

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EU call for unity as Spain and Portugal enter war of words with Greece

The European Commission is pushing for unity after Greece’s new prime minister accused Spain and Portugal of leading a conservative conspiracy to

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

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

Appeasing voters and pleasing lenders, Greek government tries to strike a balance

Just weeks into the job the Greek government has been forced to strike a balance between appeasing voters while pleasing their international lenders

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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

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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