Greek PM Tsipras under pressure over covert Syriza drachma plan reports

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 08:26

The reports came at the end of a week of fevered speculation over what Syriza hardliners had in mind as an alternative to the tough bailout terms that Tsipras reluctantly accepted to keep Greece in the euro.

Greece bailout talks to start on Monday

Last Updated: Sunday, July 26, 2015, 17:06

Meetings with officials from the European Commission, European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which had been expected to begin on Friday, were delayed by logistical issues, including the location of talks and security.

Greece bailout talks to start on Monday

Last Updated: Sunday, July 26, 2015, 17:06

Meetings with officials from the European Commission, European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which had been expected to begin on Friday, were delayed by logistical issues, including the location of talks and security.

IMF confirms receiving Greek request for new loan

Last Updated: Saturday, July 25, 2015, 09:14

The International Monetary Fund said on Friday it had received a letter from Greece seeking a loan facility.

EU-IMF team due in Athens `in coming days`

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 23:34

Representatives from Greece`s international creditors are due in Athens in the coming days, the European Commission said, with sources saying logistical issues had pushed back an expected arrival date of Friday.

Greece loosens capital restrictions on businesses

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 19:36

Greece started loosening restrictions on foreign transfers by businesses on Friday, unblocking imports held up after the country introduced capital controls last month.

Creditors to start talks after Greece passes bailout bill

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 21:16

Greece's creditors will head to Athens shortly to open talks on a huge new international bailout, the government said today, as parliament approved a second batch of reforms needed for negotiations to go ahead.

IMF expects `difficult` discussions on new Greek bailout

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 20:50

The International Monetary Fund said Thursday that talks soon to open on a third EU-IMF huge bailout for the Greek economy will not be easy.

Greece creditors `satisfied` with new reform vote

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 19:52

Greece`s international creditors are satisfied with the Greek parliament`s adoption Thursday of a second batch of reforms needed to unlock another bailout for the cash-strapped country, an EU official said.

Greece passes second crucial bailout bill

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 18:40

Greece`s parliament on Thursday approved a second batch of reforms needed to help unlock a huge international bailout for the stricken economy.

Greece bailout deal by mid-August: EU`s Moscovici

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 21:08

Greece and its creditors aim to finalise a deal for the country`s third bailout by mid-August in time for Athens to make a huge payment to the ECB, EU Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said Wednesday.

Greece to vote on second bailout bill in new test for Alexis Tsipras

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 20:03

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday faced a new test of his authority in parliament, where lawmakers were to vote on a second batch of reforms to help unlock a huge new bailout for Greece`s stricken economy.