Greece pension

Greek parliament approves controversial pension, tax reforms

Greek lawmakers have adopted a controversial package of pension cuts and tax hikes despite mass public opposition, bowing to creditor demands in a bid to unlock the next tranche of badly-needed bailout funds.

May 09, 2016, 21:11 PM IST

Greece defies euro zone on pension, labour reform

Greece defied its international creditors on Thursday by sticking to "red lines" on pension and labour market reforms and urging lenders to give ground, dimming prospects of progress next week towards securing desperately needed financial aid.

May 07, 2015, 18:25 PM IST