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Eurogroup chief says 'not enough' progress in Greek debt talks

Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Tuesday said he was unimpressed with the progress made in debt talks with Greece, after Athens claimed to have submitted a "realistic" plan to its creditors.

Jun 02, 2015, 21:19 PM IST

Eurogroup chairman says more time need for Greece deal

Greece is hoping the meeting will make a "positive statement" on negotiations.

May 08, 2015, 16:54 PM IST

Greece expects no `final agreement` at May 11 Eurogroup: Varoufakis

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said Athens expected no deal on its debt crisis at talks with his counterparts in Brussels on May 11, but added that it would be a step towards a final agreement.

May 05, 2015, 21:03 PM IST

Greece must be realistic in debt talks: Dijsselbloem

Greece needs to be realistic when negotiating debt relief, Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem cautioned on Tuesday, as Athens runs out of time and money to settle a deal.

Apr 28, 2015, 23:02 PM IST

Mayors lash out at Greek govt`s demand for cash as default fears grow

Mayors across Greece lashed out Tuesday at a government decree ordering them to hand over their cash reserves as Athens struggled to pay off its massive debt and avert a possible default.

Apr 22, 2015, 05:18 AM IST

Greece fails to convince Europe on 1.2 bn euro payment

Greece does not have the right to 1.2 billion euros (USD 1.3 billion) it believed it mistakenly returned to the eurozone`s bailout fund, an spokesman for the fund said Wednesday after talks with Greek officials.

Mar 25, 2015, 21:20 PM IST

Greece gets half-billion-euro lifeline

In a rare piece of good news for Greek leaders, the European Stability Mechanism (ECM) confirmed Tuesday that it has been forced to throw the cash-strapped country a half-billion-euro lifeline.

Mar 11, 2015, 05:14 AM IST

Greece, creditors consult before make-or-break meeting

Greek and EU officials met for talks Saturday ahead of a high-stakes show-down over Athens` demands for a radical restructuring of its massive international bailout programme.

Feb 14, 2015, 23:37 PM IST

ECB cancels soft treatment of Greek debt in warning to Athens

The European Central Bank abruptly cancelled its acceptance of Greek bonds in return for funding on Wednesday, shifting the burden onto Athens` central bank to finance its lenders and isolating Greece unless it strikes a new reform deal.

Feb 05, 2015, 09:25 AM IST

EU commissioner takes one last hit

The austerity line backed by Olli Rehn and imposed by Berlin faced fresh criticism.

Jun 22, 2014, 10:45 AM IST