Greece pledges to get rid of tax evasion as a way of life

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Dimitris Bokas keeps meticulous records of the bathroom fixtures he sells from his small shop in the quiet middle-class residential neighborhood of Koukaki near the center of Athens — just in case a tax inspector makes a surprise visit to ensure Greece's 23 percent sales tax is being collected and reported correctly.

German Investor Confidence Falls a Fourth Month on Greece

German investor confidence fell less than forecast in July, signaling optimism that the economy can cope with any fallout from Greece’s financial crisis.

European Central Bank, Potential Rescuer, Remains Wary

Among its many proposed measures, the eurozone’s agreement on Greece calls for an overhaul of the country’s rickety banking system.

Eurozone talks on Greece need 'a lot more progress' before possible deal

Talks aimed at preventing Greece from leaving the eurozone and collapsing into bankruptcy are on a knife-edge amid widespread scepticism from the country’s creditors about whether Athens can deliver on its promises.

Greek proposals no basis for further talks, senior German conservative

BERLIN (Reuters) - Greece's latest reform proposals are no basis for further negotiations on a third bailout program, a senior German conservative lawmaker told Reuters on Friday, adding that Greece would do better to aim for a new start with its own currency.