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Economy
German Press: Merkel has Decided to Save Greece
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is determined to save Greece despite difficulties in negotiations between the country and its creditors, Die Welt says.
According to the German newspaper, the Greek issue will pass through Merkel's hands, even though her Finance Minister,...
Greece
Chancellor Merkel Mentions WWII Reparations to Greece
Germans have a special responsibility to face with attention, sensitivity and understanding everything the country caused during the Nazi era, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a message for the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
"Those...
Economy
Dijsselbloem: 'Europe is Prepared for Any Greek Outcome'
As far as Greeks are concerned, Jeroen Dijsselbloem is quickly becoming one of the most hated European politicians, surpassing even German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Over the last 24 hours, the Eurogroup President appeared unwilling to sympathize with Greece’s position. On April 30, while...
Economy
Foreign Media Predict Tsipras Will Threaten for Referendum
The intention of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to appeal to the people in the form of a referendum if Greece’s creditors ask the Greek government to implement austerity measures that the Greek government cannot accept has been widely...
Economy
Tsipras Takes it Upon Himself to Accelerate Greece-Lenders Deal
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has taken it upon himself to accelerate negotiations and reach a deal with lenders in order to increase liquidity.
Two days after the Eurogroup in Riga, where European Union finance ministers refused a deal that...
Economy
EU Finance Ministers: There is No Other Plan But for Greece to Remain in the Eurozone
European Union and eurozone Finance Ministers meeting in Riga was concluded with the common position (regarding Greece) that there is no other plan but Greece to remain in the eurozone. "There is no plan B or C or D...
Economy
Greek Government Seeking an Interim Agreement
The Greek government is seeking a solution to its financial dead-end, before its funds run out and while Athens is looking to achieve an Interim Agreement, it maintains its “radio silence” in regards to the critical negotiations.
Talks have intensified...
Economy
Merkel: Must Prevent Greece Running Out of Cash Before Deal
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday everything must be done to prevent Greece running out of money before it reaches a deal with its international creditors, amid concern that Greek state coffers are empty.
Merkel had a meeting with Greek...
Economy
No 'Plan B' For Greece, Govt Official Says
Greece and its international creditors have not agreed on a "Plan B" in case the country fails to pay the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on time or default, as there is still no agreement over the disbursement of its bailout funds,...
Economy
German Chancellor Merkel Pushes for Reforms, Greece Has Done Its Part, PM Tsipras Says
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a meeting earlier today on the sidelines of the European Union summit on migration policy. According to the first reports emerging from the two leaders' meeting, Merkel pushed Athens to...