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Greece needs the EU's help with the migrant crisis on its doorstep

The waterfront along the Greek island of Lesvos presents a idyllic view. But behind the restaurants and hotels, hundreds of migrants are living in

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Clashes in Athens as parliament passes tough new austerity reforms

Economy

Greek parliament passes bailout reforms thanks to opposition support

Prime MInister Alexis Tsipras is deserted by Syriza party rebels, but he still gets tough reforms demanded by Greece's lenders, adopted with opposition help

Economy

Violence as Greek protesters clash with police

Molotov cocktails were thrown at police lines as thousands protested outside the Greek parliament where lawmakers were voting on painful reforms demanded by Brussels.

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Greek parliament approves tough reforms demanded by Brussels

Greece’s parliament has approved tough new austerity reforms by a large majority. The result was 229 votes to 64 in the 300 seat chamber. There were

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Greece deal spells more pain for debt-crippled economy

The deal reached by Athens and its international creditors in the early hours of Monday (13 June) saw Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras concede to

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Analyst says Greek debt 'haircut' too much to ask of EU

Greece’s lawmakers were debating an austerity bill set for a midnight vote on Wednesday (July 15) that will condemn the country to years of more

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Greece should tap EU-wide rescue fund for emergency loan, says top EU official

An EU-wide fund should be used to provide short time loans to Greece, senior European officials say. The European Commission is proposing a seven

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Greece: the politicians debate, the people protest.

In Greece, while the politicians debate inside, outside there are protests on the streets. Several protests against #bailout; police mobilize #Greece

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Workers walk out in Greece in protest over austerity measures before parliament

Strikers at rush hour in Greece. That was how many decided to hold their own vote on the austerity measures before parliament. The metro shut down at

Economy

'Imposed' bailout deal must be implemented, says Greek PM

As the Greek parliament debates a painful austerity package and reform legislation ahead of a crucial vote by lawmakers, prime minister Alexis

Economy

Greek PM calls bailout " a bad night for Europe" but refuses to quit

Greek premier Alexis Tsipras gives a live interview on the eve of a parliamentary vote on contentious reforms which the country' is obliged to implement as part of a bailout deal with its creditors.

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Secret IMF report: Greece needs debt relief far beyond EU plans

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Greek government prepares for Wednesday's critical vote on reforms

The countdown is on to the critical vote in the Greek parliament on Wednesday. At the ruling Syriza party and its junior coalition ally’s

Economy

Angry Greeks accuse eurozone leaders of blackmail

A protester burns a Syriza party flag during a demonstration against the bailout deal secured by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. As the details

Greece

"AGreekment" reached after all night EU emergency summit in Brussels

It started with a tweet from Brussels and grew to a social media avalanche. Politicians, journalists and the Greek public were left in no doubt a

Greece

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces problems in his Syriza party

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras must quell potential rebellion in his Syriza party after his return from the Brussels summit. Fifteen deputies

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What Greece has to do to win a third bailout

Down to the wire, Alexis Tsipras finally blinked. Enough other euro countries told Greece ‘time’s up’, and now he has said ‘yes’ to a tougher deal

Economy

Greece: deal greeted with relief but also anger

In Greece, there are those who think any deal is better than no deal. But others are angry, thinking that Germany has rammed yet more austerity down

Economy

EU leaders react to Greek agreement struck at Brussels summit

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has yet to face his government and people after an agreement was reached at the Brussels summit. But for the