Austria Talks Tough on Greece but Deal Still Possible Δευ, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:32 Austrian Finance Minister Hans Joerg Schelling took a hard line withGreecebefore debt talks witheuro zonepeers on Monday, saying Athens could not simply expect to get six months more time to work out a new rescue plan.
Eurozone Meeting: Low Expectations for a Greek Deal Δευ, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:27 Eurozone finance ministers have gathered again in Brussels today to discuss the Greek situation, butexpectations for a quick deal are low despite a fast-approaching deadline.
Varoufakis on Red Lines - Moscovici on New Phase Δευ, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:21 Insisting that “no red lines will be crossed” because they are exactly that, red lines, Greek finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis went into the Eurogroup meeting that started today afternoon in Brussels.
The Return of Politics Παρ, 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:14 Less than two weeks after a new government was sworn in in Greece, the European Union seems set to make a leap forward.
New Agreement With Greece Prepared at Technical Level Παρ, 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:09 Signaling the possibility of a breakthrough regarding Greece at Monday's Eurogroup meeting, JeroenDijsselbloomreversed his position about preparing a new "bridging" agreement with Greece and announced that a new agreement will be prepared over the weekend at the technical advisor level to be discussed on Monday by the Finance Ministers.
After IMF Loan Gazprom Wants Ukraine to Settle Debt Παρ, 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:02 Russian gas monopoly Gazprom said on February 12 it was time Ukraine’s national oil and gas company settled its debt. Earlier in the day, the International Monetary Fund(IMF) agreed to throw a new$17.5 billion lifelinetoUkraine as a renewed cease-fire and an overall agreement to end the war inUkrainewas announced in Minsk.
Turkey Wants It Both Ways: Russian Gas EU Pipe Παρ, 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:57 Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said in Baku on February 12 that Ankara plans to go ahead with the Southern Gas Corridor projects, including the Trans-Anatolian natural gas pipeline (TANAP).
Oil leak in Wales Παρ, 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:50 An investigation begun after 3,500 litres of oil were found into the river Usk in Wales. According to Wales Online, nearby gardens have been affected and there are some reports of dead fish surfacing on the water.
Threatening Toxic Leak in Spain Πεμ, 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:17 A chemical explosion at a warehouse caused a terrifyingtoxic cloud in the region of Catalonia and residents from five towns ordered by the authorities to stay indoors.
Greece΄s Public Debt Problem is Smaller Than… Germany΄s Πεμ, 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:27 New data published by the European Union statistics office, Eurostat, suggest Germany hasgot more fiscal worries than Greece.
Tsipras: Heal Wounds of Austerity Tackle EU Humanitarian Crisis Πεμ, 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:18 Upon his arrival to the European Council earlier, the Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, stated:
EU Council: A Pointless Summit Πεμ, 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:05 They will take no decision, neither on Greece, nor on Ukraine. At today's summit, the 28 leaders will rather tackle the ongoing topic of terrorism.
Dijsselbloem: No Debt Deal With Greece Likely Tonight Τετ, 11 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:29 Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the Dutch Minister of Finance andpresident of theEurogroup,has downplayed expectations that a debt deal with Greece is likely at an emergency meeting Wednesday.
Blue Energy Sources Seeking Support of European Consumers Τετ, 11 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:21 The battle royal among the sources of blue energy to be the one who warms the freezing winters of Europe and lit up the light for secured energy future is one of the most discussedtopics since last December.
Tsipras the Eradicator: Greece’s Toxic Reforms” Discussed in Brussels Τετ, 11 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:15 Tough negotiations around the Greek debt will start this evening in Brussels, where the 19 finance ministers of the Eurozone will discuss Greece's appeal for more generous bailout conditions. Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis will be grilled for details on his proposed new deal to replace the frozen bailout agreements.
Avramopoulos is Tsipras Most Important Bargaining Chip Τετ, 11 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:05 After the SYRIZA government was confirmed by Parliament last night, government representatives flew to Brussels for the extraordinary Eurogroup meeting to discuss a possible bridge loan until August.