Alexis Tsipras vows battle to improve bailout after Greek election

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2015, 08:51

In a campaign speech in the northern town of Thessaloniki, Tsipras offered no new policy ideas but pledged thousands of new jobs and an attack on corruption.

Greece raises 1.4 bn euros in six-month treasury bill sale

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 18:49

Greece raised Wednesday 1.137 billion euros ($1.280 billion) in an auction of six-month treasury bills at the same 2.97 percent interest rate it last sold them at last month, the Greek Public Debt Management Agency said.

Greek leftists say they would apply bailout but fight to ease pain

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 20:51

The leftist Syriza party of former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will challenge Greece`s creditors on unresolved aspects of the nation`s bailout but implement unpopular reforms it has already agreed, it said on Sunday.

Eurozone approves first tranche of Greek bailout funds

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 23:52

Eurozone finance ministers on Wednesday formally approved the first tranche of a new 86 billion euro ($95-billion) bailout for Greece after parliaments in member states backed the move.

German parliament backs Greek bailout with large majority

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 17:27

The German parliament voted by an overwhelming majority Wednesday to back a third bailout for Greece, with Chancellor Angela Merkel spared a major rebellion of deputies opposing the aid.

Greek government slightly eases capital controls

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 00:16

The Greek government on Tuesday revealed it was easing slightly the capital controls imposed on the debt-hit country by allowing individuals to transfer 500 euros ($550) per month abroad.

Greek bailout: German lawmakers debate as Merkel faces rebellion

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 17:40

German lawmakers broke off their holidays on Tuesday to debate Greece`s third bailout plan before approving it, though Chancellor Angela Merkel faces a rebellion in a vote shaping up as her last chance to keep Athens in the eurozone.

Eurozone ministers approve Greek bailout deal

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 02:50

Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said late Friday that the finance ministers` meeting on Greece turned out "positive" and Greece is expected to get a new loan worth up to $95 bn.

Greece in 'final stretch' for deal with creditors: Alexis Tsipras

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 18:45

Greece is in the "final stretch" of talks for a deal with creditors on a new bailout, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said Wednesday.

Greek bailout talks with auditors begin

Last Updated: Saturday, August 1, 2015, 13:17

Senior EU-IMF auditors has held their first meetings with Greek ministers to finalise a new three-year bailout as the Athens stock market prepares to reopen after being shut down for over a month by the debt crisis.

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.