Greek Austerity

Euro Steady After Greek Austerity Vote

Business | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 7, 2015

The euro held steady Tuesday as investors await the next move by European leaders after Greece at the weekend voted against accepting more austerity measures, pushing closer to a eurozone exit.

Barack Obama Joins Ally List on Greek Austerity Relief

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 3, 2015

Greece's new left-wing government can boast some high-profile allies, from Nobel economics laureates to US President Barack Obama, in its controversial drive against austerity in Europe.

Greece passes new austerity deal amid protests

World News | The Associated Press | Monday February 13, 2012

Greek lawmakers on Monday approved harsh new austerity measures demanded by bailout creditors to save the debt-crippled nation from bankruptcy, after riots in Athens and other cities left stores looted and burned and more than 120 people hurt. The historic vote paves the way for Greece's European partners and the International Monetary Fund to rele...