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Germany's Merkel suggests 2nd Greek debt writedown could undo work to stabilize euro area 19 Jul 2013 | 09:51 pm
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is warning that a second debt writedown for Greece could undo much of the recent work done to stabilize the euro area. Read more.. AP
Wrestling gets boost from Olympic birthplace in bid to restore sport at games 19 Jul 2013 | 09:47 pm
Wrestlers participating in an international tournament have been granted rare access to compete at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece as part of a campaign to keep the sport fro...
Merkel Rules Out Second Writedown in Greece as Too Risky 19 Jul 2013 | 09:37 pm
German Chancellor Angela Merkel rejected a second Greek debt writedown as officials weigh additional measures to prop up the bailed-out nation. Read more.. Bloomberg
Germany offers Greece further financial lifeline 19 Jul 2013 | 09:34 pm
For many Greeks, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble is the face of austerity and harsh economic measures. But this time, he visited Athens bearing a promise of 500 million euros. Read more.. ....
Tourists return to Greece's summer resorts, in boost for economy 19 Jul 2013 | 09:32 pm
Greek current account swings to surplus in May 19 Jul 2013 | 09:30 pm
6 Tips That Will Get You the Best Food in Greece 18 Jul 2013 | 11:26 pm
So it is officially summer in Greece and that means tourist season. Athens, the islands and Greece in general are filled with visitors, and if you are one of them, here are six tips to help you get th...
Greece Wins Concession on Tax for Restaurant Meals 18 Jul 2013 | 11:11 pm
As Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on a package of new austerity measures, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said Wednesday that the country’s lenders had agreed to a major concession, a sharp reduction...
Germany Backs Greece’s Austerity Measures 18 Jul 2013 | 11:08 pm
On a quick visit here amid tight security just a few hours after Greek lawmakers narrowly approved a new barrage of austerity measures, Germany’s finance minister on Thursday backed Greece’s efforts t...
Greek MPs back public sector cuts amid protests 18 Jul 2013 | 10:59 pm
The parliament in Greece has narrowly approved a public sector reform bill that will see thousands of people lose their jobs. Read more.. BBC