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ECB representative tells Athens to focus on reforms
Greece would benefit more from speeding up structural reforms than spending time right now on renegotiating its bailout deal with its lenders, European Central Bank executive board member Joerg Asmussen told The Economist Conference in Athens on Monday. “The first
ECB representative tells Athens to focus on reforms
Greece would benefit more from speeding up structural reforms than spending time right now on renegotiating its bailout deal with its lenders, European Central Bank executive board member Joerg Asmussen told The Economist Conference in Athens on Monday. “The first
Same Parties in Charge New Government, But No New Beginning in Athens
DPA New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras was sworn in as new Greek prime minister on Wednesday at the presidential mansion in Athens. Greece has a new government, ending weeks of uncertainty in the country. New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras was
Same Parties in Charge New Government, But No New Beginning in Athens
DPA New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras was sworn in as new Greek prime minister on Wednesday at the presidential mansion in Athens. Greece has a new government, ending weeks of uncertainty in the country. New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras was
Finally Greece has a government! But for how long?
Yes!!!!! After one month, Greece has now a government. All the world is happy, euro is going up, sentiment has a little bit improved, bond yields in Spain and Italy are getting lower, so what more can someone ask. But
Finally Greece has a government! But for how long?
Yes!!!!! After one month, Greece has now a government. All the world is happy, euro is going up, sentiment has a little bit improved, bond yields in Spain and Italy are getting lower, so what more can someone ask. But
Likely New Ruler Took An Unlikely Pathway
Antonis Samaras, the leader of Greece’s victorious New Democracy party, has made a fast turnaround from Europe-bashing populist to the continental power brokers’ preferred choice to lead Greece. Voters in Greece Sunday handed New Democracy the edge in a close
Likely New Ruler Took An Unlikely Pathway
Antonis Samaras, the leader of Greece’s victorious New Democracy party, has made a fast turnaround from Europe-bashing populist to the continental power brokers’ preferred choice to lead Greece. Voters in Greece Sunday handed New Democracy the edge in a close
Greeks Livid Over Incendiary Letter In German Newspaper
Following Financial Times in Germany, it’s now turn of Bild in Germany to interfere in such a provocative and radical way in Greek Elections. Providing that the translation below is correct, I can reassure Bild that the Greek people for
Greeks Livid Over Incendiary Letter In German Newspaper
Following Financial Times in Germany, it’s now turn of Bild in Germany to interfere in such a provocative and radical way in Greek Elections. Providing that the translation below is correct, I can reassure Bild that the Greek people for
Greek Parties Vie for an Uphill Task
Whichever party wins Greece’s national parliamentary election on Sunday will face an uphill task: inheriting a central government nearly out of cash, an economy in free fall and a restive public tired of austerity measures. Greece’s conservative leader Antonis Samaras,
Greek Parties Vie for an Uphill Task
Whichever party wins Greece’s national parliamentary election on Sunday will face an uphill task: inheriting a central government nearly out of cash, an economy in free fall and a restive public tired of austerity measures. Greece’s conservative leader Antonis Samaras,
Bailout for Banks Figures Into Campaigns in Greece
Greece’s two main party leaders used the Spanish bank-bailout deal Sunday to support their opposing messages to the Greek electorate ahead of next week’s national vote. New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras said the deal showed how important it is for
Bailout for Banks Figures Into Campaigns in Greece
Greece’s two main party leaders used the Spanish bank-bailout deal Sunday to support their opposing messages to the Greek electorate ahead of next week’s national vote. New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras said the deal showed how important it is for
Greek Political Rivals in Dead Heat
Greece’s conservatives, who support the country’s internationally funded bailout program, are commanding a wafer-thin lead in the last public-opinion polls to be published ahead of a survey blackout before June 17 elections, which are seen as a de facto referendum
Greek Political Rivals in Dead Heat
Greece’s conservatives, who support the country’s internationally funded bailout program, are commanding a wafer-thin lead in the last public-opinion polls to be published ahead of a survey blackout before June 17 elections, which are seen as a de facto referendum
Greek Democratic Left Demands Euro Pledge To Back Syriza
Greece’s Democratic Left party, which may determine the governing coalition following June 17 elections, said its backing for the biggest anti-bailout party depends on getting a guarantee to stay in the euro. “We have two red lines: one is a
Greek Democratic Left Demands Euro Pledge To Back Syriza
Greece’s Democratic Left party, which may determine the governing coalition following June 17 elections, said its backing for the biggest anti-bailout party depends on getting a guarantee to stay in the euro. “We have two red lines: one is a
Greek Pro-Bailout Parties Gain Amid Euro Collapse Concern
Greek opinion polls showed voters warming to parties supporting the European Union’s bailout agreement as political leaders at home and abroad warned of economic catastrophe should the single currency fragment. New Democracy, which supports the austerity plan negotiated with international
Greek Pro-Bailout Parties Gain Amid Euro Collapse Concern
Greek opinion polls showed voters warming to parties supporting the European Union’s bailout agreement as political leaders at home and abroad warned of economic catastrophe should the single currency fragment. New Democracy, which supports the austerity plan negotiated with international
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