Debt crisis

Greece will return to bond markets next year: PM Alexis Tsipras

The bailouts have required the Greek government to impose tough austerity measures that have proved hugely unpopular.

May 15, 2016, 03:20 AM IST

Wall St lower on China fears; NYSE back to business

The US stocks fell more than 1 percent in afternoon trading on Wednesday as market turmoil in China eclipsed Greece`s debt crisis, while trading on the New York Stock Exchange resumed after a three-hour halt.

Jul 09, 2015, 01:23 AM IST

Spain pressures Greece to keep promises in debt crisis

Spain raised the pressure on Greece Monday to "honour its commitments" to its European partners to end its debt crisis and prevent its dropping out of the eurozone.

Mar 16, 2015, 20:07 PM IST

Spanish PM hits back at Greece`s Tsipras in austerity row

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Sunday called on his Greek counterpart to get "serious" about his country`s debt-wracked economy, after Alexis Tsipras accused other eurozone partners of undermining its negotiations with Brussels.

Mar 01, 2015, 19:58 PM IST

Greek bailout jitters push stock markets off highs

World stocks eased off five-month highs on Friday and the euro fell before a European finance ministers` meeting that could potentially cut Greece adrift and set it on the path to exiting the euro zone.

Feb 20, 2015, 15:26 PM IST

Greece, Germany face-off in last chance debt talks

Germany and Greece face off again Friday in search of a last minute bailout compromise, with Berlin insisting Athens accept continued austerity in return for fresh aid.

Feb 20, 2015, 14:28 PM IST

Global stocks, currencies count down to Greek meetings

Asian stock markets were subdued on Wednesday while major currencies barely budged as looming euro zone meetings to discuss the Greek debt crisis overshadowed a firmer finish on Wall Street.

Feb 11, 2015, 09:34 AM IST

Departing Barroso sees EU stronger after euro debt crisis

Barroso, a former Portuguese prime minister, is proud of having helped keep an enlarged 28-nation Europe afloat for 10 years through the most severe economic and financial storm in half a century.

Oct 26, 2014, 15:01 PM IST