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.

Greek economy grew by 0.9% in Q2

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 15:48

Greece`s economy grew by 0.9 percent in the second quarter, official date showed Friday, improving on the 0.8 percent figure reported in a flash estimate earlier in August.

Greek privatisations to go ahead: outgoing economy minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 21:39

"The agreed arrangements have been agreed and will be applied," Georges Stathakis told reporters in answer to a question on the planned privatisation of Piraeus port, the national railway company and a string of other ports and airports.

Greece to receive 23 bn euro cash injection ahead of key repayment

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 09:56

Greece is set to receive the first instalment of its third multi-billion-euro bailout Thursday, just as a key repayment to the European Central Bank falls due.

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.

ECB cuts funding for Greek banks as liquidity improves

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 00:18

The European Central Bank cut emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) for Greek banks on Tuesday, in line with a request from Athens, several sources said, a positive sign that lenders are stabilising their operations and building cash reserves.

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.

Germany praises Greek stance shift in debt talks

Last Updated: Sunday, August 16, 2015, 19:45

Germany`s hardline finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble on Sunday hailed a change in tone in talks with Greece over its next bailout but warned Europe would closely monitor the pace of reforms in Athens.