Greece needs 32.6 billion euros if bailout extended: Troika

BRUSSELS: Greece's international creditors will have to find 32.6 billion euros if they agree to extend its debt bailout by two years to 2016, as it wants, according to a draft report.

Germany Says Growth to Weaken in Winter

Germany's economy, the largest in Europe, will weaken "noticeably" during the winter months as companies hold back on investments due to the euro-zone crisis, Germany's economics ministry said Friday.

Cyprus talks with lenders as debt sustainability in focus

NICOSIA (Reuters) - Cyprus launched a last-ditch bid with potential lenders on Friday to get financial aid needed before coffers in the tiny euro zone economy start running dry.

Poland will look to rich EU states if budget vetoed: PM

(Reuters) - Poland, the biggest recipient of European Union funds, would seek common ground with countries that pay the most into EU coffers if a long-term budget proposal is vetoed, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday.

Greek vote important step, key issues remain: EU

BRUSSELS: Greece has made an important step in approving tough new austerity measures but must still pass the 2013 budget and key issues remain before it can secure the next debt aid payment, the European Commission said on Thursday.