Greek PM sees bailout deal after August 15

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 01:32

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and French President Francois Hollande agreed Thursday that Athens and its international creditors "can and must" reach a bailout deal after August 15.

For France, mission accomplished as "Grexit" averted

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 19:05

As President Francois Hollande led Angela Merkel off for a working dinner at his Elysee Palace a week ago last Monday, his advisers breathed deep sighs of relief.

Greek compromise proposed after Tsipras, Hollande,Merkel talks

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 12:32

The leaders of Greece, Germany, France and the EU proposed a "compromise" on a bailout deal for Athens at late-night talks which will now be put to the rest of the eurozone, a European source said early on Monday.

Greek proposals `serious and credible`: Hollande

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 16:12

French President Francois Hollande on Friday welcomed the latest proposals from Athens on a fresh bailout plan as "serious and credible".

Greece gets until Sunday for proposals to stave off collapse

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 06:12

Frustrated and angered eurozone leaders gave Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras a last-minute chance to finally come up with a viable proposal on how to save his country from financial ruin.

White House calls on Greece, EU to find compromise

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 06:41

The White House urged Greece and EU leaders Monday to find a compromise to keep the cash-strapped country in the eurozone, after Greeks voted resoundingly to reject an austerity-based bailout.

Germany, France demand `serious` proposals from Greece after `No` vote

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 04:45

Germany and France on Monday called on Greece to make detailed proposals to revive bailout talks, a day after Greek voters defiantly rejected creditors` demands for further austerity, plunging Europe into crisis.

`Door open to discussions` on Greece: Hollande, Merkel

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 02:22

French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday the door was open for a return to debt negotiations with Greece, but called on Athens to make "serious" proposals.

Obama calls Hollande, discusses Greece debt crisis

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 14:31

US President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Francois Hollande have agreed to combine their efforts to work on a package that will return the financial crisis-hit Greece to the path of recovery.

Comprehensive deal with Greece needed now: Hollande

Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2015, 17:26

A comprehensive deal with Greece allowing it to remain in the euro zone and live with its debts must be found either at a euro zone summit on Monday or in coming days, French President Francois Hollande said.

France unveils new measures to kickstart employment

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 16:55

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Tuesday unveiled a battery of measures to encourage small businesses to take on more staff in a bid to chip away at the country`s dismal unemployment figures.

Greek leader discusses bailout deal with Hollande, Merkel

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 08:49

The 35-minute call with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday "went very well," and it was agreed that a deal must be completed very soon, the officials said.