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New Greek metro is archaeological window on the past

December 01, 2024 5:24 pm

The finds stalled the metro's progress and raised questions about how the city would modernise while protecting its rich past.

Banks reopen, taxes rise as Greece pays billions to creditors

July 21, 2015 8:32 am

Greece woke up to widespread tax rises -- on everything from sugar and cocoa to condoms, taxis and funerals

A new Greece programme needs debt restructure, says Lagarde

July 09, 2015 9:21 am

In a report last week the IMF said Greece's official EU creditors should double the payback period for Greece's debts and stump up another 36 billion euros to ensure the country's finances remain sustainable.

Win-win-win

February 05, 2015 5:33 am

If Draghi and Lagarde show leadership and meet Tsipras halfway, a new deal is possible for Greece and Europe.

Oil extends losses in Asian trade

June 27, 2011 9:38 am

Oil price falls on lingering fears of a financial default by debt-ridden Greece.

Global markets: Risks weigh on stocks

June 23, 2011 1:06 pm

The U.S. dollar rose and Asian stocks fell on Thursday with investors reluctant to buy risky assets.

'Greece must default to avoid Lehman II'

June 22, 2011 5:37 pm

A hypothetical Greek default would not be a global 'black swan'.

EU works on mechanism to stop Greek crisis spreading

May 09, 2010 9:02 am

EU officials are working out the details of a financial support mechanism to prevent Greek debt turmoil spreading to Portugal and Spain.

Wall St rises on reports of help for Greece

February 10, 2010 10:30 am

The Dow posted its largest one-day percentage gain in three months on Tuesday.

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