MacroPolis

Tsipras upbeat about funding deal but also mulls referendum in case of impasse

28/04/2015 - 12:11

In his first TV interview since becoming prime minister, Alexis Tsipras expressed his optimism regarding an agreement with lenders in the next couple of weeks but said that he would consider holding a referendum if the institutions force the government to cross some of its “red lines.”

Tsipras steps in amid concern deal with lenders slipping away

27/04/2015 - 09:03

Technical talks between Greece and its lenders are due to resume via a Brussels Group teleconference on Monday as the government seemingly searches for a way to reach an agreement with its lenders following a stormy Eurogroup on Friday.

Lack of liquidity, political cost push Greek gov't to seek swift deal with lenders

24/04/2015 - 10:45

The meeting between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor in Brussels on Thursday appeared to confirm that there is a gradual, but not total, convergence between the institutions and Athens, which seems increasingly alarmed by its lack of liquidity.

Greek relations with US on edge due to law allowing terrorist's release

23/04/2015 - 11:54

Relations between Greece and the USA became much tenser this week as a result of Greek Parliament approving on Monday a Justice Ministry bill that paves the way for November 17 terrorist Savvas Xiros to be released from prison before the end of his sentence and placed under house arrest.

Greece: How events could unfold over the next few weeks

22/04/2015 - 13:53

Technical talks between Greece and its lenders have resumed, although there is hardly any chance of an agreement being reached before the end of the month.

Coalition courts controversy with emergency law to tap general gov't cash reserves

21/04/2015 - 09:37

The government has drawn up legislation that would force general government bodies, including municipalities and hospitals, to place their cash reserves with the Bank of Greece, which could allow the government to cover its debt obligations over the next few weeks.

Golden Dawn trial begins against complex political backdrop

20/04/2015 - 08:43

More than 18 months after rapper Pavlos Fyssas was murdered by Golden Dawn member Giorgos Roupakias near Piraeus, the Neo-Nazi party’s leader, MPs and numerous members are going on trial.

Much ground to cover as Greece, lenders prepare to resume talks

17/04/2015 - 16:27

Greece and its lenders are due to resume on Saturday negotiations aimed at agreeing a set of reforms that could unlock further funding but there are doubts about whether an agreement could be reached soon.

Government's strategy unclear as pressure from lenders mounts

16/04/2015 - 13:05

With the possibility of Greece and its lenders reaching an agreement this month having faded, the Greek government appears unsure about what strategy to adopt.

As hopes of April 24 deal fade, differences between Greece and lenders remain

15/04/2015 - 11:30

The prospect of an agreement between Greece and its lenders at the April 24 Eurogroup in Riga has virtually disappeared and it looks likely that any negotiations over a package of reforms that could unlock funding will carry over into May.