Greeks deciding 'destiny' in referendum: PM Alexis Tsipras

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 15:32

"No one can ignore the will of the people to live, to live with determination, to take its destiny into its own hands," Tsipras, appearing relaxed and wearing an open-necked white shirt, said after casting his ballot in Athens.

Polling opens in crucial Greece bailout referendum

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 10:12

The rest of Europe, and international investors, will be watching intently, unsure of the outcome that could greet them on Monday. Polls suggest both the `Yes` and `No` camps are neck-and-neck.

'Yes' and 'No' voters: Profiles of those voting for Greece's future

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 08:47

"Nobody needs luxury items right now, even people who can buy would feel insane with guilt if they did."

Sugar, flour, rice: panicked Greeks stock up on essentials

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 00:29

Greeks were hoarding cash and food amid mounting fears the economy could collapse, cracking open their wallets only to stock up on essentials and stripping supermarket shelves in the process.

Greece set to vote in bailout referendum

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 00:22

Greece is set to vote in a referendum on Sunday to decide whether to accept the debt draft deal with international creditors to restart financial aid to the country, or to reject the lenders` programme that requires Greeks to accept further austerity measures and economic reforms.

Split Greece teeters on the brink with referendum

Last Updated: Saturday, July 4, 2015, 23:42

EU leaders have warned that a `No` victory could cause Greece to crash out of the eurozone.

Greek PM Tsipras dismisses Europe's warnings to Greece on vote

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 23:09

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras rejected European warnings that Greeks will be deciding on their future in the euro zone in a referendum on Sunday.

Greece officially in default: eurozone stability fund

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 18:59

The European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) declared "an event of default by Greece", but added that it had "decided not to request immediate repayment of its loans nor to waive its right to action."

EU, IMF heap pressure on Greece days ahead of crucial vote

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 09:20

The EU and IMF heaped pressure on Greece Thursday, warning of the perilous state of the country`s finances, days ahead of a controversial referendum that could determine its future in the eurozone.

Greek government 'may resign' if it loses referendum

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 20:02

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said the government "may very well" quit if the public went against it in Sunday's plebiscite and voted for more austerity in return for international bailout funds.

Defiant Greek PM Alexis Tsipras vows referendum will go ahead

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 03:42

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vowed Wednesday to go ahead with a controversial bailout referendum despite pressure from European leaders as they declined to consider any fresh debt offer before Sunday`s vote.

Merkel says Germany won't negotiate new deal with Greece before referendum

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 23:59

She said that this applied regardless of whether new offers were made on Tuesday, suggesting it was now too late to vet them. Merkel placed the blame on the Greek government for allowing its bailout programme to expire tonight.