Greece

Greek PM accused of flaunting lockdown rules

Greece seeks early IMF debt repayment to build trust

8:40 pm September 13, 2019

Helsinki: Greece on Friday sought permission from the eurozone to repay loans to the IMF before their maturity date, a move Athens hopes will rebuild international trust in its economy. Greece’s new centre-right finance minister Christos Staikouras made his request at his first meeting with his eurozone counterparts since taking office in July. “I welcome […]

Iranian oil tanker pursued by US says it is going to Turkey

3:28 pm August 24, 2019

Dubai: An Iranian-flagged oil tanker pursued by the US amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington changed its listed destination to a port in Turkey early Saturday after Greece said it wouldn’t risk its relations with America by aiding it. The crew of the Adrian Darya 1, formerly known as the Grace 1, updated its […]

Italy's Conte doubles down on demand for coronabonds

Second day of Italy crisis talks after PM resigns

2:48 pm August 22, 2019

Rome: Italy’s president will hold a second day of talks aimed at solving the political crisis shaking the country on Thursday after the disintegration of the populist government. President Sergio Mattarella will meet the main parties, including the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) and far-right League, after the breakdown of their dysfunctional coalition. Prime Minister […]

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