Greek Bailout Deal
Economy
Samaras Wants to Change Bailout Deal, Venizelos Promises Development
ATHENS – With their parties floundering in the polls as May 6 elections approach, New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras has again asked Greeks to give him a mandate to rule the country outright. His bitter rival, PASOK Socialist leader...
Economy
Cabinet Formally Approves Bailout Deal
Greece's cabinet unanimously approved the terms of its international bailout on Wednesday, hours after euro zone countries formally approved the 130 billion euro ($169 billion) financial package that Athens needs to stay afloat.
The deal to keep Greece funded until...
Economy
Euro Ministers Cautious on Greek Bailout Deal
The chairman of the meeting of eurozone finance ministers says Greece has to identify an extra €325 million in savings for 2012 in order meet the terms of a much-needed bailout.
Jean-Claude Juncker said Thursday the Greek parliament will also...