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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Euro zone officials focus on Greek debt as repayment deadline nears
Officials in the 19-nation euro zone are focusing on debt-ridden Greece in a series of meetings Monday as they work
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Hungary’s anti-immigrant fence widely condemned
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Cécile Pouilly has joined voices condemning Hungary’s announced plan to build a fence
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EU finance ministers look for a solution to Greek debt crisis
European Union finance ministers met in Luxembourg Friday ahead of an emergency summit on Greece Monday after failing to reach
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Tsipras: Greece will stay in the euro zone
The Greek prime minister has promised that “there will be a solution to the Greek debt crisis that will allow
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EU agrees to extend Russia sanctions over Ukraine
European Union governments have reached preliminary agreement to extend sanctions against Russia for six months for its role in the
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Low expectations of Greek deal at Eurogroup meeting
The Eurogroup is set to convene in Luxembourg today. However, the Greek crisis isn’t expected to be discussed at length
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Greek central bank warns against default
The Greek central bank has warned that failure to reach a bailout deal with its international creditors will result in
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