Eurozone, IMF agree on a common stance on Greece: Official
Eurozone lenders and the International Monetary Fund have reached agreed between themselves to present a common stance to Greece later on Friday in talks on reforms and the fiscal path Athens must take, Eurozone officials said.
Feb 10, 2017, 17:57 PM ISTEurozone chief rules out 'impossible' UK Brexit demands
Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem has dismissed as "intellectually impossible" the notion that Britain could retain unfettered access to the European single market while also cutting down on EU immigration.
Nov 16, 2016, 17:12 PM ISTGreece backs down on IMF role in bailout
Greece "fully accepted" today that the hardline IMF take a role in its massive third bailout, backing away from one of the last battle lines splitting Athens and its eurozone creditors.
Jan 15, 2016, 05:42 AM ISTGreece 'accepts' IMF role in bailout: Eurogroup chief
Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Thursday said Greece had "fully accepted" that the International Monetary Fund take a role in its third bailout programme despite Athens earlier saying the fund is no longer needed.
Jan 14, 2016, 20:56 PM ISTEurozone ministers approve Greek bailout deal
Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said late Friday that the finance ministers` meeting on Greece turned out "positive" and Greece is expected to get a new loan worth up to $95 bn.
Aug 15, 2015, 02:50 AM ISTGreece talks 'difficult', 'major issue of trust': Dijsselbloem
Talks between eurozone finance ministers on Greece`s last-ditch bailout request will be "quite difficult" given the crucial need to rebuild trust with Athens, Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Saturday.
Jul 11, 2015, 19:41 PM ISTGreece proposals are 'opportunity' for deal this week: Dijsselbloem
The Greek government`s new proposals to its EU-IMF creditors represent an "opportunity" for a bailout deal this week, Eurogroup head Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Monday.
Jun 22, 2015, 19:52 PM ISTNext step has to come from Greece: Eurogroup`s Dijsselbloem
Greece must make the next move towards reaching a debt deal with its EU-IMF creditors but there is little chance of an agreement at a meeting of eurozone finance ministers Thursday, Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem said.
Jun 18, 2015, 20:21 PM ISTEurogroup election delayed to July by Greek crisis
The election of the next president of the Eurogroup of eurozone finance ministers has been delayed until July because of the Greek crisis, current head and candidate Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Wednesday.
Jun 17, 2015, 19:08 PM ISTForecasts of Greek euro exit premature: Dijsselbloem
Eurogroup chairman Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Wednesday he is still working to keep Greece within the eurozone and that any predictions about a so-called Grexit are premature.
Jun 17, 2015, 19:07 PM ISTGreece 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 ISTMayors 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 ISTDijsselbloem puts ABN Amro sale on ice over pay hikes
Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Friday he was delaying a decision to sell state-owned bank ABN Amro following much-criticised reports about huge pay raises for the bank`s top management.
Mar 27, 2015, 15:30 PM ISTEU, Greece to start technical loan talks Wednesday
Warning Greece it had "no time to lose", euro zone ministers agreed technical talks between finance experts from Athens and its international creditors would start on Wednesday with the aim of unlocking further funding.
Mar 10, 2015, 02:32 AM ISTGreece creditors cautiously welcome reform plans
Greece edged closer to eurozone survival Tuesday as its international creditors and hold-out Germany looked ready to approve the reforms they had demanded of Athens in return for extending its bailout programme.
Feb 24, 2015, 18:44 PM IST