IMF calls for 'unconditional' debt relief for Greece
The IMF is involved in talks on making Greece's debt sustainable to approve the country's latest reforms and make new loans available.
May 24, 2016, 09:00 AM ISTGreece bailout review could be done by Easter: EU
Greece and its creditors could complete the first review of the country`s latest bailout by Easter, but Athens needs to do more to complete controversial pension reform and other measures, the EU said Thursday.
Feb 12, 2016, 02:06 AM ISTNo 'draconian measures' for Greece: IMF's Lagarde
The International Monetary Fund does not wish to slap "draconian measures" on hard-up Greece but wants more government progress on pension reform, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said.
Feb 05, 2016, 15:35 PM ISTGreece inks deal with creditors to unlock 12-bn euros: Minister
Greece in July accepted a three-year, 86-billion-euro (USD 93-billion) EU bailout.
Nov 17, 2015, 14:21 PM ISTGreece's Tsipras faces first test since bailout rebellion
Left-wing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras today faces his first test in parliament since a bailout rebellion split his party and triggered a snap general election last month.
Oct 16, 2015, 19:01 PM ISTIMF's Lagarde says restructuring should suffice for Greek debt
A form of debt restructuring rather than outright forgiveness should enable Greece to handle its "unviable" debt burden, the head of the International Monetary Fund was quoted as telling a Swiss newspaper.
Aug 29, 2015, 18:45 PM ISTGreece and creditors `close` to deal on third bailout
Greece and its creditors continued marathon talks into Sunday night with both sides indicating that the terms of a third bailout were close to being finalised.
Aug 10, 2015, 09:07 AM ISTIMF calls for Greek debt relief 'compatible' with EU agenda
The EU said on Friday that the International Monetary Fund's calls for debt relief for Greece are "fully compatible" with the agenda in Brussels for negotiating a third Athens bailout.
Jul 31, 2015, 20:38 PM ISTGreek bailout talks shift into higher gear
Greece's talks with its international creditors on a third bailout worth 85 billion euros (USD 93 billion) shifted into a higher gear on Friday, with lead negotiators from the European Union and International Monetary Fund meeting key ministers in Athens.
Jul 31, 2015, 18:28 PM ISTBack Greek talks or face chaos, Merkel tells German lawmakers
Chancellor Angela Merkel called on German lawmakers on Friday to back negotiations for a third Greek bailout, saying the alternative was chaos and that suggestions Athens might leave the euro temporarily wouldn`t work.
Jul 17, 2015, 15:41 PM ISTIMF`s Lagarde urges debt restructuring for Greece
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Friday the Fund was ready to participate in what she called a "complete" package to put the Greek economy back on its feet, make its debt sustainable and allow it to get its funding from financial markets.
Jul 17, 2015, 12:43 PM ISTGreece to vote on bailout after explosive IMF report
Greece on Wednesday geared up for a parliamentary vote on draconian reforms demanded by eurozone creditors in exchange for a huge new bailout, just hours after a bombshell report from the International Monetary Fund criticised the deal.
Jul 15, 2015, 13:47 PM ISTGoldman Sachs could be sued for helping hide Greece's debts: Report
If Greece follows the advice of a former Goldman Sachs banker, the global investment banking firm could face legal action for helping hide the European country`s debts through complex transactions, a media report said on Saturday.
Jul 11, 2015, 19:29 PM ISTGreek PM wins backing for concessions; EU, IMF give positive signals
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras however faced a rebellion in his own party that could threaten his majority in parliament.
Jul 11, 2015, 09:09 AM ISTGreece submits reforms to creditors to stay in euro
Lawmakers in Greece will vote as early as Friday whether to back a last-ditch reform plan the government submitted to creditors overnight in a bid to stave off financial collapse and exit from the eurozone.
Jul 10, 2015, 16:14 PM ISTMerkel insists Greece debt haircut 'out of the question'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated Thursday that she opposes a debt "haircut" for Greece, a day after IMF chief Christine Lagarde called for debt restructuring for the crisis-hit country.
Jul 10, 2015, 00:26 AM ISTIMF to not bend rules over Greece debt issue
"Our loans to countries experiencing difficulties, our loans are conditional upon various requirements, but all of them aim at restoring stability, restoring growth and debt sustainability," she said, Xinhua reported.
Jul 09, 2015, 08:26 AM ISTGreece crisis: Govt prepared to face any situation
Government on Wednesday said it was closely monitoring the Greek crisis and prepared to face any situation in view of its 'comfortable' foreign exchange reserves.
Jul 08, 2015, 19:26 PM ISTGreek crisis not due to `mean Germans`: Italy
Greeks have their own leaders to blame for the crisis in their country, and not "mean Germans", Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni said Tuesday.
Jul 07, 2015, 13:47 PM IST'Yes' and 'No' voters: Profiles of those voting for Greece's future
"Nobody needs luxury items right now, even people who can buy would feel insane with guilt if they did."
Jul 05, 2015, 08:47 AM IST