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International Monetary Fund To Participate For Last Time In Greek Bailout
The International Monetary Fund, a key creditor in Greece's bailout, will not participate in any further rescues of the debt-wracked country, Germany's finance minister told a Greek newspaper Saturday.
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Greeks Join Nationwide Strike Over New Round Of Bailout Reforms
The protest strike in Greece was called by the main public and private sector unions a day before parliament was due to vote on reforms that would unlock the next tranche of funds from an 86 billion euro bailout.
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Challenging Task Ahead For Alexis Tsipras After Poll Victory: Greek Media
Greek Prime Minister-elect Alexis Tsipras has reaffirmed his dominance on the political landscape, but now faces the challenging task of building consensus in a fractious society traumatised by years of austerity, local media said today.
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Alexis Tsipras Asks Greeks For Outright Majority in September Vote
Greece's ex-prime minister Alexis Tsipras called today for voters in upcoming snap elections to give his radical left Syriza party a "strong mandate" to lead the crisis-hit nation.
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Greek Coalition Process Crawls as Election Calls Accelerate
Greek opposition leaders made zero progress on Sunday as they pressed on with trying to form a new coalition, despite appeals from home and abroad for a rapid move to elections so the country can deal with its simultaneous economic and humanitarian crises.
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Despite Coalition Efforts, Greece Heads for Polls
Greece's president formally gave the conservative opposition a chance today to form a new government after leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras resigned, but the country appears almost certain to be heading to an election next month.
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Greek PM Set to Announce Early Elections: Report
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is set to call early elections, state television said on Thursday, in a bid to quell a mounting rebellion in his leftist Syriza party and seal support to implement a tough bailout programme.
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German Lawmakers Back Third Greek Bailout
German lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favour of a third Greek bailout on Wednesday, heeding a call from Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble to give Greece the chance for a new start, despite his own concerns it might not work.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Girds for Right-Wing Revolt in Greece Bailout Vote
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will call on the country's parliament to approve a third bailout for debt-mired Greece on Wednesday, but could face a rebellion from lawmakers within her own conservative ranks.
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'Confident' of Debt Deal, Loan Support: Greece
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras today said that he was confident of concluding his debt-crippled nation's third international bailout that will pave the way for default-averting loans.
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Greek Bailout to Total 'Around' 85 Billion Euros: Athens
Greece's third bailout, whose technical details were agreed to with international creditors on Tuesday, will total "around 85 billion" euros over three years, the Greek government said.
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Greece Makes Loan Interest Payment to IMF
Greece made a loan interest payment due on Thursday to the International Monetary Fund, the institution said, avoiding another default as the debt-riddled country negotiates a third rescue plan.
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Greek Prime Minister Tsipras Faces Key Bailout Vote Test Today
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces his second major test in a week in parliament today over reforms he wants lawmakers to adopt so bailout talks to keep the country in the euro can begin.
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Greece Wants Final Bailout Deal By August 20
The Greek government said Tuesday that it wants to see a final deal on its international bailout hammered out by August 20, as it presented parliament with more draft legislation on the cash-for-reforms agreement.
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Greek Banks Ready to Open Today as Angela Merkel Urges Swift Bailout Talks
Greek banks are ready to open their branches across the country on Monday after a three-week shutdown, officials said, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for swift aid talks so Athens could also lift withdrawal limits.
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International Monetary Fund To Participate For Last Time In Greek Bailout
The International Monetary Fund, a key creditor in Greece's bailout, will not participate in any further rescues of the debt-wracked country, Germany's finance minister told a Greek newspaper Saturday.
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Greeks Join Nationwide Strike Over New Round Of Bailout Reforms
The protest strike in Greece was called by the main public and private sector unions a day before parliament was due to vote on reforms that would unlock the next tranche of funds from an 86 billion euro bailout.
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Challenging Task Ahead For Alexis Tsipras After Poll Victory: Greek Media
Greek Prime Minister-elect Alexis Tsipras has reaffirmed his dominance on the political landscape, but now faces the challenging task of building consensus in a fractious society traumatised by years of austerity, local media said today.
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Alexis Tsipras Asks Greeks For Outright Majority in September Vote
Greece's ex-prime minister Alexis Tsipras called today for voters in upcoming snap elections to give his radical left Syriza party a "strong mandate" to lead the crisis-hit nation.
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Greek Coalition Process Crawls as Election Calls Accelerate
Greek opposition leaders made zero progress on Sunday as they pressed on with trying to form a new coalition, despite appeals from home and abroad for a rapid move to elections so the country can deal with its simultaneous economic and humanitarian crises.
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Despite Coalition Efforts, Greece Heads for Polls
Greece's president formally gave the conservative opposition a chance today to form a new government after leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras resigned, but the country appears almost certain to be heading to an election next month.
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Greek PM Set to Announce Early Elections: Report
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is set to call early elections, state television said on Thursday, in a bid to quell a mounting rebellion in his leftist Syriza party and seal support to implement a tough bailout programme.
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German Lawmakers Back Third Greek Bailout
German lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favour of a third Greek bailout on Wednesday, heeding a call from Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble to give Greece the chance for a new start, despite his own concerns it might not work.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Girds for Right-Wing Revolt in Greece Bailout Vote
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will call on the country's parliament to approve a third bailout for debt-mired Greece on Wednesday, but could face a rebellion from lawmakers within her own conservative ranks.
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'Confident' of Debt Deal, Loan Support: Greece
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras today said that he was confident of concluding his debt-crippled nation's third international bailout that will pave the way for default-averting loans.
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Greek Bailout to Total 'Around' 85 Billion Euros: Athens
Greece's third bailout, whose technical details were agreed to with international creditors on Tuesday, will total "around 85 billion" euros over three years, the Greek government said.
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Greece Makes Loan Interest Payment to IMF
Greece made a loan interest payment due on Thursday to the International Monetary Fund, the institution said, avoiding another default as the debt-riddled country negotiates a third rescue plan.
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Greek Prime Minister Tsipras Faces Key Bailout Vote Test Today
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces his second major test in a week in parliament today over reforms he wants lawmakers to adopt so bailout talks to keep the country in the euro can begin.
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Greece Wants Final Bailout Deal By August 20
The Greek government said Tuesday that it wants to see a final deal on its international bailout hammered out by August 20, as it presented parliament with more draft legislation on the cash-for-reforms agreement.
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Greek Banks Ready to Open Today as Angela Merkel Urges Swift Bailout Talks
Greek banks are ready to open their branches across the country on Monday after a three-week shutdown, officials said, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for swift aid talks so Athens could also lift withdrawal limits.
