Bulgarian Defence Minister: Political instability in neighbouring countries also a threat
The security threats to Bulgaria come not only from the conflict in Ukraine or from the “Islamic State” group but
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Greece
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 crisis: Neighbouring countries issue assurances
Greece’s four neighbouring countries have issued assurances in the wake of the country’s financial and economic crisis, imposition of bank
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Greeks head to Bulgaria to try to draw cash from ATMs
Greeks hit by bank closures and capital controls have been heading across the country’s northern border to Bulgaria to try
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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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Poland safe in view of Greek turmoil – PM
Poland’s economy and the banking sector remain safe, with the country’s central bank and Finance Ministry on stand-by to stabilise
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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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