Athens stock market gains 3.65% after three-day loss

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 21:53

The Athens stock market on Thursday closed with 3.65 percent gains, its first after three straight days of losses suffered since it was reopened this week following a five-week closure.

Greek market divides as banks sink, other shares rise

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 19:10

Greece`s banking stocks plunged for the second day in a row on Tuesday, holding down the main Athens index which otherwise looked as if it was turning the corner after the previous day`s record rout.

Greece's stock market to reopen today after five-week shutdown

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 06:04

Greece's stock market will reopen on Monday after a five-week shutdown caused by capital controls, but local investors will face restrictions aimed at stemming capital flight.

IMF calls for Greek debt relief 'compatible' with EU agenda

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 20:38

The EU said on Friday that the International Monetary Fund's calls for debt relief for Greece are "fully compatible" with the agenda in Brussels for negotiating a third Athens bailout.

Greek banks could run out of cash in next two days : Sources

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 01:33

Greek banks could start to run out of cash over the next two days if creditors do not agree to a new aid deal, two sources familiar with the country`s financial system said on Tuesday.

Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum 'No'

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 23:57

Greeks voted overwhelmingly "No" on Sunday in a historic bailout referendum, partial results showed.

'Yes' camp takes slim lead in Greek bailout referendum poll

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 12:38

Supporters of Greece`s bailout terms have taken a wafer-thin lead over the "No" vote backed by the leftist government, 48 hours before a referendum that may determine the country`s future in the euro zone, a poll showed.

Greek PM says accepts creditor terms but with conditions: EU sources

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 18:32

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has written to creditors saying he is ready to accept bailout terms but has insisted on several further conditions, European sources said Wednesday.

ECB set for emergency talks as `Grexit` looms

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 16:36

The European Central Bank was set to hold emergency talks Sunday on whether to keep or cut its financial lifeline to Athens, as France warned of a "real risk" Greece will leave the euro.

`Grexit` to `Greferendum`: Athens on the brink of default

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 15:46

In Brussels, a sense of stupor prevails. The decision comes at the worst moment, in the final stage of negotiations when "98-99 percent" of the deal had already been agreed, according to a participant in the talks.

Strauss-Kahn suggests temporary halt to Greek debt payments

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 02:45

Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn broke his silence on the Greek debt crisis on Saturday, calling for Athens` creditors to accept a temporary suspension of payments.

Greece says wants to continue debt talks based on its proposals

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 19:05

Greece wants to continue negotiations for a cash-for-reforms deal with its creditors based on the proposals it has submitted, which the government believes are the best basis for talks, a Greek government official said on Saturday.