Geopolitical Shifts Will Enable Cyprus’ Reunification
Controlling the Aegean Sea, and hence Cyprus, is a priority for neither Greece nor Turkey anymore.
Greece
Greece Rejects Creditors’ Call for Pension Cuts
Alexis Tsipras proposes to raise pension contributions rather than cut benefits.
Greece to Miss Privatization Targets Once Again
Greece postpones the privatization of the port of Piraeus as it seeks to reduce its selloff targets.
Greece Asks EU for Help to Control Bloc’s External Border
After warnings that it might be ejected from the Schengen Area, Greece finally asks for help.
Greece Threatened with Schengen Expulsion
Other European nations complain that Greece is dragging its feet in controlling the border.
Election Seen Returning Greece’s Tsipras to Power
The far-left leader is likely to return to power at the head of a coalition government.
Election Polls Show Greek Parties Neck and Neck
Neither Alexis Tsipras’ Syriza nor the conservative New Democracy would win a majority on its own.
As Popularity Sinks, Tsipras Admits Coalition Possible
Greece’s far-left leader, Alexis Tsipras, admits he might only return to power at the head of a coalition.
Tsipras Rules Out Coalition with Establishment Parties
It is difficult to see how the far-left leader could stay in power without the support of centrist parties.
Tsipras Shirks Responsibility, to Call Early Elections
How many mandates does the Greek leader need before he will do what needs to be done?
Netherlands to Grudgingly Accept Third Greek Bailout
The Dutch doubt Greece will honor its commitments this time.
Third Bailout Due Despite Skepticism in Greece, Europe
Finance ministers expect to finalize the bailout after Greek lawmakers voted in favor.
Greek Parliament to Approve Bailout, Ruling Party Split
Greek lawmakers approve measures demanded in return for financial aid, but many leftwingers rebel.
Eurozone Parliaments Back Greek Bailout
Parliaments in the eurozone agree to another bailout for Greece but are growing skeptical.
Third Bailout Tough Sell in Northern Creditor States
Voters in Finland, Germany and the Netherlands would rather Greece left the euro.