Greece`s Tsipras: Bridging loan would be a `return to crisis without end`

Last Updated: Friday, August 14, 2015, 13:07

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras warned Friday that a German proposal to give his debt-ridden country a bridging loan rather than agree a new bailout would be "a return to a crisis without end".

Greek PM faces 'Gordian Knot' to pass reforms for deal

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 17:01

Having staved off financial meltdown with a new agreement from Greece`s international creditors, Tsipras now faces the anger of lawmakers and the public for agreeing to measures much tougher than those rejected in a referendum on July 5.

IMF caught in delicate position between Greece and EU

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 08:33

The global crisis bank is anxious to craft a compromise, but also under pressure to recover the billions it has lent to the country.

Greeks `deserve better`: Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 01:30

Greeks declared in a weekend referendum that they "deserve better" and "cannot accept a non-viable solution" to the country`s debt crisis, new Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said upon taking office on Monday.

Spain PM backs solidarity with Greece but `not without responsibility`

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 01:24

Spain`s conservative Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Monday said he backed aid for Greece but not without "responsibility" and reforms on Athens` part, a day after Greeks voted decisively against more austerity in a referendum.

All eyes on ECB after Greek `No` vote

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 20:30

All eyes turned to the European Central Bank Monday following the resounding `No` in Greece`s referendum, as it is seen as the only institution capable of stemming market panic and preventing the Greek economy from collapsing.

Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis steps down

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 11:34

Varoufakis had last week promised to step down if a ‘yes’ vote came out on top in Sunday’s referendum.

Greece says 'no' to bailout offer

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 08:27

Results showed about 61 per cent voted "no," compared with 39 per cent for "yes," with 100 per cent of the vote counted.

Bailout offer: Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum 'No'

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 03:27

Voters in Greece resoundingly rejected creditors' demands for more austerity in return for rescue loans, backing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who insisted the vote would give him a stronger hand to reach a better deal.

Greek referendum final polls show 'No' vote ahead by small margin

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 21:48

Final opinion polls released after the end of voting in Greece`s referendum showed the `No` vote leading by a small margin in Sunday`s vote on a bailout proposal from creditors.

Greeks vote for 'destiny' in poll putting euro future in doubt

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 19:06

Greece voted in a tightly fought referendum Sunday that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said will determine its "destiny" in the eurozone, as the EU country teetered on the brink of financial collapse.

Athens eyeing deal to tax assets hidden in Swiss banks: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 17:25

Athens wants a tax amnesty deal for Greeks who have stashed cash in Swiss banks, in a bid to bring much-needed revenue to the debt-laden country, a Swiss newspaper reported Sunday.