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Varoufakis adds to pressure on Tsipras ahead of lenders' return
PoliticsGreek Politicslenders, not just some eurozone members. This may mean sensitive legislation, such as changes
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On the Greek crisis and German imbalances
AgoraPolicies undertaken from a narrow national perspective that encourage systematic fiscal surpluses, coupled with a national consensus on wage suppression between unions and industry facilitated by the state, impact negatively upon domestic spending while increasing national saving. They may also
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SYRIZA's left wing hoping to prevent Tsipras from concluding bailout talks
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Alexis Tsipras may find it difficult to fulfil his goal of pushing aside the squabble with SYRIZA radicals until after there has been an agreement with lenders on the third bailout. Tuesday's meeting of the party's 12-member political secretariat (the second in two days) failed
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A breakdown of the funding needs involved in Greece's third bailout
EconomyProgrammefinancing since August 2014, state deposits fell below the 1 billion mark by the end of May
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Parliament's budget office rings alarm bell on economic prospects
EconomyMacroeconomyof reliability may have political, social and economic implications, although the Prime Minister’s
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Tsipras gets his way over September congress, gains breathing space from SYRIZA rebels
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe sniping from SYRIZA’s left wing may continue, it should not have a direct impact on the negotiations
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Early rounds of talks with lenders focus on possible prior actions
EconomyProgrammein the national health system (ESY). Media reports also indicate that recession may reach 3 percent this year
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More than half of small businesses saw turnover dive by at least 50 pct due to capital controls
Economy, while the consequences may be more painful in the next six months. The survey also showed that most
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Some snags remain in discussion with lenders over new privatisation scheme
EconomyProgrammeits management, which was recently appointed by the new government, may have to be replaced again
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Possibility of snap elections after third bailout agreed is firmly on Tsipras's agenda
PoliticsGreek Politicsagainst early elections due to fears that they may favour Tsipras. New Democracy, To Potami and PASOK
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