Greece closes banks, imposes capital controls
Cash-strapped Greece – cut off from further infusions of European funds – ordered its banks and stock market closed for
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ECB keeps emergency credit open to Greek banks
The European Central Bank said Sunday it is keeping its emergency credit lines open to Greek banks even as Greek
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Greek lawmakers approve bailout referendum
The Greek Parliament voted late Saturday to accept Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ call for a referendum July 5 on proposed
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No debt deal yet for Greece
Leaders of the European Council, France and Germany say the issue of Greek debt must be settled at a crucial
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EU confronts migrant crisis
European Union leaders debated into the wee hours Friday at a summit in Brussels about how best to share in
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Crucial debt talks between Greece, EU end with no deal
Crucial talks between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and European officials ended early Thursday in Brussels with no deal for
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Hungary suspends migrant processing due to overload
Hungary says it will suspend processing of asylum seekers registered within its borders because a rising tide of refugees has
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Euro zone leaders optimistic over new Greek economic proposals
New proposals from Greece are improving the chances that the debt-ridden country can reach a deal with its creditors and
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EU extends sanctions against Russia for six months
European Union foreign ministers formally agreed Monday to extend economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months in response
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