Politics
Russia sanctions, regional diplomacy dominate Tsipras visit to Ukraine
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras visited Ukraine last week in a trip that had been decided a few months ago and is was his latest to a country that is facing diplomatic, political and other problems.
Lenders' proposal not yet enough to convince Athens, banish snap poll option
Athens did not hide over the weekend its disappointment with the proposal made by the institutions on Friday but still appears focussed on trying to get a deal it considers politically viable.
Lenders make proposal to Athens but no immediate breakthrough expected
Greece and its lenders moved a step closer towards overcoming the impasse in the second review on Friday but it seems unlikely that an agreement will be reached by the Eurogroup on February 20.
Lenders to put onus on Tsipras with offer to wrap up review
It appears that Greece’s lenders are set to make an attempt to break the deadlock in the bailout review before a cycle of elections in a series of eurozone member states, starting with the Netherlands in March, begins.
Lack of clarity across the board highlights review impasse
There appeared little chance of any progress in the talks between Greece and its lenders on Thursday as it emerged that Alternate Finance Minister Giorgos Houliarakis would not be attending the Eurogroup Working Group (EWG).
Athens waits for move from lenders to get review going
While some reports in Athens claim that Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem is making behind-the-scenes efforts to bring Greece’s lenders closer together and organise a meeting with the Greek government to break the deadlock in the review, there was no word from the coalition on Wednesday.
With review stalled, Athens continues to be coy on concessions
With the meeting of the International Monetary Fund’s executive board out of the way, the next crucial waypoint in the Greek review is Thursday’s meeting of the Eurogroup Working Group (EWG).
Athens gears up for deal with lenders, pending news from IMF
All eyes in Athens are on Monday’s meeting of the International Monetary Fund’s executive board, although there are few expectations that it will result in a clear-cut decision regarding the IMF’s future role in the Greek programme.
Greek-Turkish rift puts strain on Cyprus reunification talks
The heightened tension between Athens and Ankara, after the Greek Supreme Court rejected the extradition of eight Turkish military officers and reciprocal provocations over the Imia islets in recent days, are casting a shadow over the Cyprus negotiations.
Turkey ratchets up pressure on Greece in wake of extradition ruling
Greece is having to contend with a more aggressive stance from Turkey in the aftermath of Greece's Supreme Court decision not to extradite eight Turkish soldiers who Ankara wants to put on trial for their alleged role in the failed coup last July.