Greek PM attacks creditors; tells people to vote no in referendum
In a televised address to the nation on Wednesday, Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras attacked Greece’s European partners, accusing them
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Bulgaria creates council for preparation for euro zone membership
Bulgaria’s cabinet approved on July 1 the setting up of a co-ordination council to prepare the country for euro zone
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Greek bailout crisis unresolved; talks continue
The Greek bailout crisis remains unresolved, with European finance chiefs saying they would continue to examine Athens’ last-minute debt relief
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IMF confirms Greece is in arrears
The International Monetary Fund has confirmed that it has not received payment due from Greece of about 1.5 billion euro.
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Greek PM hints he won’t pursue further austerity
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says he will respect the outcome of an upcoming referendum on his country’s economic future
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Greece to default on $1.8 billion IMF loan payment
Greece says it will not be able to make a $1.8 billion loan payment due Tuesday to the International Monetary
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EU grappling with Greek debt crisis
It is clear from the start that this is not one of the European Commission’s regular midday press briefings: All
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US urges Greece to resolve financial crisis within euro zone
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew urged Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to find ‘a sustainable’ solution to the Greek financial
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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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