Greek election

Alexis Tsipras vows battle to improve bailout after Greek election

In a campaign speech in the northern town of Thessaloniki, Tsipras offered no new policy ideas but pledged thousands of new jobs and an attack on corruption.

Sep 07, 2015, 08:51 AM IST

EU chief says Greek leader must come clean on election promises

EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker took the unusual step of wading into domestic politics on Wednesday, saying Greece`s new prime minister should tell the Greek people his anti-austerity election promises are untenable.

Mar 04, 2015, 17:42 PM IST

Anti-austerity Syriza wins historic Greek election victory

Anti-austerity party Syriza won a historic victory in Greece`s election Sunday, partial results showed, setting up a confrontation with the EU over its plans to renegotiate the country`s massive bailout.

Jan 26, 2015, 11:06 AM IST

Global stocks slip as anti-austerity party wins Greek election

Both US stock futures and Japan's Nikkei fell 0.6 percent on heightened concerns the Greek election results could lead to renewed instability in Europe.

Jan 26, 2015, 10:53 AM IST