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.

Economic Growth in Eurozone Appears to Be Gaining Momentum

PARIS — It may not be at escape velocity yet, but the European economy is definitely picking up steam, an official forecast showed on Tuesday, as low oil prices, favorable foreign-exchange rates and central bank stimulus added momentum to a modest recovery.

German inflation creeps higher in April: data

Frankfurt (AFP) - Inflation in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, crept higher in April with consumer prices rising by 0.4 percent year-on-year, preliminary data showed on Wednesday.

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.

Finland after the boom: 'Not as bad as Greece, yet, but it's only matter of time'

A sudden flurry of spring snow has dusted the steps of an evangelical church in central Oulu, northern Finland, where about 100 people are crowded together for a Friday sermon. But perhaps the true object of their devotion is inside black binliners by the door.