Politics
Government stalls possible bond issue, clashes again with judiciary
It appears that plans for a trial bond issue have been shelved for the time being by the government.
Athens holds off on bond as Tsipras talks up labour market
The process for Greece to return to the international bond markets did not begin on Monday, despite some of the local media predicting in the previous days that this would be the case.
Movement on name issue but Athens keeps expectations low
A joint declaration made by European Union leaders during the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Thessaloniki in 2003 claimed that “The future of the Balkans is within the European Union.”
Bond issue decision expected as clock ticks down
Going into the weekend, there is still much speculation - but little clarity - about whether the government will try to tap the markets next week or, indeed, if it has time to issue a bond before the International Monetary Fund’s executive board meets on Thursday.
Coalition's judicial wranglings provide opposition with line of attack
The government has recently become embroiled in another clash with Greece’s judges and prosecutors, providing the opposition with another key line of attack against the coalition.
EC recommends symbolic closure of deficit procedure as Athens mulls bond issue
The European Commission announced on Wednesday that it is recommending the closure of the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) against Greece for the first time since 2009.
Possibility remains for trial bond issue before IMF debt analysis
Comments by ESM managing director Klaus Regling following Monday’s Eurogroup have shifted attention back to the possibility of Greece making a trial bond issue this month.
Coalition turns to growth plan for relief from negativity, poor poll numbers
The government will try to focus its efforts this week on regaining some of the positive momentum evident following the conclusion of the review on June 15.
Blame game follows collapse of Cyprus reunification talks
Athens remains on high diplomatic alert following the collapse of the Cyprus talks in Crans-Montana.
ESM approves next bailout tranche, providing Athens with some relief
The European Stability Mechanism’s board of directors approved on Friday the 8.5-billion-euro bailout tranche for Greece, ending concern in Athens of another agonising delay before funds would be released.