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Greece sets out its first anti-poverty measures

Greece’s leftist government is to announce its first measures to help those on or below the poverty line. They are to be approved by parliament in

Business Series

Political tensions in Turkey and Greece over key economic moves

The recent interest rate cut in Turkey and the latest kiss of life to the Greek economy have been the source of intense debate within both those

Economy

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

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

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Greece

Exclusive: Tsipras promises meritocracy, transparency for Greece, urges Europe to put people first

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

Germany

Germany votes to approve Greek bailout extension

Germany has voted to extend Greece's bailout, granting a credit lifeline to Athens.

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

Sport

Greek football league suspended after violence

The Greek government has suspended the country’s top football league indefinitely in an attempt to crack down on violence. The action follows

Greece

Greek former finance minister on trial for breach of trust

The trial of a Greek former finance minister has started in Athens. Giorgos Papakonstantinou is accused of tampering with a list of around 2000

Greece

German lawmakers expected to approve Greek rescue extension

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said extending Greece’s rescue plan by four months was not an easy decision for eurozone finance ministers

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

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

Greece

Greece delivers economic reform plans as part of bailout extension

Greece has sent a list of economic reform plans to the International Monetary Fund and European institutions, according to Reuters, citing a source

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.