Greece says ready to compromise, calls for Merkel decision
Tsipras, who has never hidden his desire that an eventual accord be hashed out between political leaders rather than by negotiating teams of technical advisers will find his European peers waiting expectantly for breakthrough proposals at Monday`s emergency summit.
Jun 20, 2015, 23:29 PM IST
Juncker says `I don`t understand Tsipras`: Report
He said Athens had obviously misunderstood his role in seeking a compromise as "someone who can pull a rabbit out of the hat", Juncker said.
"But that is not the case. I repeatedly warned Mr Tsipras that he cannot rely on me to prevent a collapse of talks."
Greece hopeful of last-ditch deal despite default warnings
Greece has until June 30 to agree a reform deal in order to secure the remaining portion of its multi-billion-euro bailout, which it needs to avoid defaulting on a debt payment of around 1.5 billion euros to the International Monetary Fund.
Jun 19, 2015, 17:57 PM IST
Greece, creditors dig in after debt talks founder
"It is not a matter of ideological stubbornness. It has to do with democracy," said the 40-year-old leftist, who was elected on a pledge to end austerity.
Jun 16, 2015, 08:20 AM IST
IMF says no progress in Greece talks, deal far off
Hours after Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras held talks with Germany`s Chancellor Angela Merkel and France`s President Francois Hollande on a possible new bail-out, the IMF said major differences had not been bridged.
Jun 11, 2015, 21:57 PM IST
EU pushes Greece for deal as protests erupt
Fresh protests erupted meanwhile in Athens at the prospect of new austerity cuts demanded by Greece`s international creditors in return for money to stave off default.
Jun 11, 2015, 16:42 PM IST
Golbal Economy Weekahead: Pick-up continues as Greek drama plays on
Athens delayed a key debt payment to the International Monetary Fund on Friday, branding as "absurd" the terms of a proposed aid deal from lenders.
Jun 07, 2015, 16:02 PM IST
Greek PM rejects 'absurd' offer from lenders, delays IMF payment
Tsipras made no mention of elections in an address that focussed on attacking the aid plan offered by euro zone and IMF creditors.
Jun 06, 2015, 08:18 AM IST
Greek PM faces Merkel in Berlin as debt pressure mounts
The leaders of Greece and Germany meet Monday aiming to calm the bitter acrimony raging since a radical-left government took power in Athens vowing to halt an austerity drive spearheaded by Berlin.
Mar 23, 2015, 16:20 PM IST
Left-wing Greek PM to visit austerity champion Merkel
The leaders of debt-wracked Greece and economic powerhouse Germany meet in Berlin Monday after weeks of bad feeling over Athens` debt woes, bitter wartime memories and an offensive hand gesture.
Mar 22, 2015, 18:55 PM IST
Greek PM set to meet key EU leaders this week
Tsipras requested the talks with key actors in the crisis over Greece`s bailout and its looming cash crunch, and the meeting is set to take place alongside the summit of 28 leaders on Thursday and Friday, they said.
Mar 17, 2015, 22:58 PM IST
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras sees loan deal this week
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday said his country`s cash crunch would be resolved by an EU summit this week, warning that any pro-austerity opponents would not be allowed to scupper a deal.
Mar 16, 2015, 21:47 PM IST
Greek PM warns of far-right threat in Europe
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Saturday said Europe had to decide between democracy and "extreme right populist forces" spearheaded by France`s Front National (FN) party in dealing with the economic crisis.
Mar 14, 2015, 20:19 PM IST
Greek PM confronts EU leaders with bailout plan
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras talked up hopes of a deal on his country's rapidly expiring bailout today as he confronted EU leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel at his first Brussels summit.
Feb 12, 2015, 22:15 PM IST
Greek PM Tsipras freezes privatisations, markets tumble
Leftwing Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras threw down an open challenge to international creditors on Wednesday by halting privatisation plans agreed under the country`s bailout deal, prompting a third day of heavy losses on financial markets.
Jan 29, 2015, 00:16 AM IST
Greek PM denies planning tax rises to satisfy creditors
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaris said Tuesday he had rejected calls from the EU and IMF to raise taxes to satisfy the demands of the country`s bailout programme.
Dec 03, 2014, 10:35 AM IST
