Alexis Tsipras
Greece Has a Long History of Debt and Bankruptcy
The country filed for bankruptcy before it was even a sovereign state.
Panicked Greeks Drain Cash From ATMs as Moment of Truth Nears in Debt Crisis
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced Saturday that he will seek to put the final terms of a bailout offer as a referendum before the Greek people.
Greeks Are Emptying Their Bank Accounts After Last Night's Referendum Announcement
Panic has set in as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has announced a referendum to decide on austerity demands from foreign creditors.
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This weekend, thousands marched against austerity in central London, and a man was jailed after stealing £3 from his five-year-old nephew.
Photos of Greek People Celebrating the Reinstatement of the Country's State Broadcaster
The ERT went back on the after two years after it was shut down by the government for budget reasons.
The Greek Prime Minister’s Meeting With Putin Sent a Message to the EU
Alexis Tsipras traveled to Moscow to meet with the Russian leader and deliver a message to the European Union, which has refused to renegotiate the bailout loans that continue to weigh on the struggling Greek economy.
Debt Deal Puts Greece's New Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in a Tough Spot
A frustrated reaction to the deal from voters and governing Syriza Party members reflects the mood of most Greeks, who are sick and tired of wallowing in financial crisis.
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This weekend, two former UK foreign secretaries were exposed offering cash for access.
Eurozone Agrees to Extend Greek Bailout, Sending Global Equity Markets Soaring
The announcement of a four month extension emboldened investors and temporarily eased fears of an impending Greek exit.
Greeks Protest Against Austerity as Leaders Try to Negotiate With Creditors in Brussels
While a Eurogroup meeting in Brussels broke down without an agreement, people gathered peacefully in Athens to support their government's anti-austerity plan.
Greece Is Playing Economic Chicken With the Rest of Europe
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has made it clear that he won't back down from reversing austerity measures, raising the possibility of a new Eurozone crisis.
Massive Crowds of Anti-Austerity Protesters Flood the Streets of Madrid
An estimated crowd of hundreds of thousands turned out for a “March for Change” led by the leftist party Podemos, which seeks to write off Spain's national debt.