Greek Debt Relief

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  Greek PM Says First Bailout Review Must be Concluded Within November

  Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told lawmakers early on Thursday that Athens must conclude the first review of its new international bailout within November, to start talks over a debt relief before the end of the year.

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  Alexis Tsipras Says Debt Relief is Key to Recovery

  Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told lawmakers on Monday that debt relief is essential for the crisis-hit country to return to growth and regain access to market financing by the first half of 2017.

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  Alexis Tsipras Softens Stand on Greek Debt Relief Before Election

  Outgoing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras signalled on Wednesday he would accept an easing of Greece's huge debt burden if he wins elections expected next month without any of the write-offs he has long demanded.

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  International Monetary Fund Calls for Greece Debt Relief Ahead of Bailout Vote

  An International Monetary Fund study published on Tuesday showed that Greece needs far more debt relief than European governments have been willing to contemplate so far, as fractious parties in Athens prepared to vote on a sweeping austerity package demanded by their lenders.

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  Barack Obama Joins Ally List on Greek Austerity Relief

  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.

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  Angela Merkel Rules Out Debt Reduction for Greece

  German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday rejected the prospect of debt relief for Athens, adding to tensions between the radical new Greek government and its international creditors.