Showing posts with label Alexis Tsipras. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alexis Tsipras. Show all posts

August 15, 2015

Europe Reaches Agreement on New Rescue Package for Greece

European governments agreed on a third aid deal for Greece, signaling a determination to keep the country in the euro and setting aside doubts about its ability to repay its debts.

July 26, 2015

Greek debt crisis talks stall over choice of hotel

In an inauspicious start to talks over awarding Greece a third bailout, international officials have postponed the negotiations after failing to agree with their hosts where they will stay and how they will operate when in Athens.

July 05, 2015

Greek debt relief was not on table during bailout negotiations, says EU official

Debt relief was not on the table during negotiations to extend Greece’s existing bailout programme and agree a package of reforms needed to unlock its remaining funds, according to a senior EU official.

June 27, 2015

Amid cries of blackmail, glimmers of Greek debt hope emerge

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accused international creditors of "blackmail" on Friday after euro zone partners warned Athens it had 48 hours to accept a cash-for-reform deal or plunge toward default next week.

June 24, 2015

Eurozone leaders echo hopes for Greek deal

Eurozone leaders have echoed hopes that a deal can be struck within days to stop Greece defaulting on its debt.

June 22, 2015

Greece submits fresh plan on eve of EU emergency summit

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras presented new proposals to European leaders Sunday aimed at ending his country's debt crisis, on the eve of a summit that could determine whether Greece crashes out of the eurozone.

June 12, 2015

European Stocks Little Changed After Rebound From Six-Day Drop

European stocks were little changed, after posting their biggest jump in a month, amid ongoing negotiations over Greece’s financial aid.

June 10, 2015

Greece deal nears as PM warns of eurozone collapse

Brussels (AFP) - The EU's top official for the euro said Tuesday that Greece and its creditors could be just days from reaching a bailout deal as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras warned that failure could sink the eurozone.

June 05, 2015

Greek debt crisis agreement in sight - Tsipras

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says talks in Brussels on Greece's debt crisis were "constructive" and he believes "an agreement is in sight".

May 18, 2015

German econmin says Greece can only get more aid if it reforms

BERLIN: German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel warned the Greek government that Greece could only get further funds if it carried out reforms in a German newspaper interview published on Sunday.

May 09, 2015

Greek PM forecasts 'happy end'; Eurogroup chief cites progress in talks

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras forecast a happy end soon to fraught negotiations with creditors on a cash-for-reform deal, and the chairman of euro zone finance ministers said talks were making progress, though not enough for a deal next Monday.

April 29, 2015

Greek PM says initial deal in bailout talks 'very close'

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's prime minister voiced hope that bailout talks between the cash-strapped country and its international creditors are "very close" to an initial deal, and ruled out early elections if the dragging negotiations fail.

January 26, 2015

Euro, stocks fall as anti-austerity party wins Greek election

(Reuters) - The euro skidded to near an 11-year low and U.S. stock futures fell on Monday as Greece's Syriza party promised to roll back austerity measures after sweeping to victory in a snap election, putting Athens on a collision course with international lenders.