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New Greek Govt.:
Debt Repayment
Isn't Realistic

Jan 27, 2015 11:58 AM CST

New Greek Govt.: Debt Repayment Isn't Realistic

Syriza economics spokesman calls for negotiations

(Newser) - As Greece's newly elected Syriza party takes office, its top economics spokesman is making the party's views on debt clear. It's "unrealistic" to think that Greece will be able to pay back the $270 billion bailout it received from the eurozone and other lenders, Euclid Tsakalotos...

Greece's New
Finance Minister Quits

UPDATED

Jun 25, 2012 11:22 AM CDT

Greece's New Finance Minister Quits

Vassilis Rapanos steps down days after being named to post

(Newser) - It may not be an encouraging sign for Greece's financial affairs, but the country's brand-new finance minister is resigning, Bloomberg reports. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras accepted Vassilis Rapanos' resignation today, according to a text message from the premier’s office. Rapanos had just been named the new minister...

Stakes Critical as Greeks Vote

Jun 17, 2012 8:25 AM CDT

Stakes Critical as Greeks Vote

Europe watches, worries about exit from eurozone

(Newser) - Greece is voting today amid global fears that victory by parties that have vowed to ditch bailouts and austerity measures could undermine the eurozone and send the world's major economies reeling. For Greeks, it is the second national election in six weeks, reflecting political turmoil sparked by a two-year...

Central Banks
Steel for Greek Vote

Jun 15, 2012 6:36 AM CDT

Central Banks Steel for Greek Vote

G20 ready for 'coordinated action'

(Newser) - Central banks across the world are preparing to take decisive action if needed after Greece's election on Sunday, which could rattle financial markets. "The central banks are preparing for coordinated action to provide liquidity," a G20 aide tells Reuters . Britain says it will inject its economy with...

Talks Fail,
Greece to Hold
New Elections

May 15, 2012 8:32 AM CDT

Talks Fail, Greece to Hold New Elections

Caretaker government to be named tomorrow

(Newser) - Greece's post-electoral paralysis has been broken. The solution? New elections! Political leaders today announced that the ninth day of talks has failed to produce a deal. There was a sliver of hope going into the morning, as President Karolos Papoulias met with five political party leaders to propose a...

Greek Coalition
Talks Drag Into
9th Day

May 14, 2012 6:16 PM CDT

Greek Coalition Talks Drag Into 9th Day

Europe warns: Euro exit no longer inconceivable

(Newser) - Marathon efforts to break Greece's post-electoral paralysis are lurching into a ninth day amid the country's worst crisis in decades, with fractious party leaders summoned to a yet another emergency meeting tomorrow that could see the reins of government surrendered to non-politicians. The hectic haggling in Athens cast...

Radical Left
Gets Shot at Running Greece

May 8, 2012 7:38 AM CDT

Radical Left Gets Shot at Running Greece

Eurozone exit more likely than ever after election revolt

(Newser) - Irate Greek voters may have shoved their country out of the eurozone for good in Sunday's election , by crippling the mainstream parties that voted for the country's bailout. The head of the Conservative New Democracy Party gave up trying to form a ruling coalition within hours yesterday, the...