Euro zone rattled as Greece braces for elections

Last Updated: Monday, December 29, 2014, 19:00

European markets reflected uncertainty about Greece`s future in the euro zone under a possible Syriza government.

Greece will require no further aid after bailout exit: PM

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 23:08

Greece will exit its EU-IMF bailout agreement as scheduled in 2014 and will require no further loans, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Monday.

Greece PM slams killing of anti-fascist activist

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 19:03

The killing of an anti-fascist activist by a man owing allegiance to the far-right Golden Dawn party has created a huge furore in Greece.

Obama pledges support to Greek economic reform

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 11:45

US President Barack Obama pledged continued support for economic reform in debt-ridden Greece.

Greek PM caught swearing on camera

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 22:03

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on Wednesday was caught swearing on camera as he fumbled a long-awaited announcement on tax relief.

Greek PM faces week of protests over new austerity bill

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 08:53

Greece`s prime minister faces protests this week over a bill that must pass for the country to receive a fresh tranche of EU-IMF aid.

Greek state TV still off air amid negotiations

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 19:12

State-run television channels in Greece remained off-air on Tuesday as the government scrambled to deal with a storm of protest over its decision to shut down public broadcaster ERT.

Greek PM proposes `temporary` reopening of state broadcaster

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 00:47

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras renewed a proposal to reopen state broadcaster ERT until a government initiative to form a new one is approved by Parliament.

Greece to do everything to restore economic order

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 22:38

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras Tuesday exuded confidence that his country will do everything possible to restore financial order and investor confidence in the economy.

Clashes in Greece ahead of crucial austerity vote

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 08:44

Clashes broke out in Greece ahead of a crucial vote on a government austerity bill in Parliament.

Greek PM throws deputy out of party

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 10:46

In an interview, New Democracy legislator Nikos Stavrogiannis says he cannot vote for measures that hurt the poorest families.

Austerity necessary to regain credibility: Greek PM

Last Updated: Sunday, September 9, 2012, 14:05

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has stressed that a fresh austerity package under discussion is necessary to regain credibility and overcome the threatening debt crisis.