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Greece

# greece - Wednesday 20 June, 2012

New Democracy leader to be sworn in as Greek PM

Greek politicians have reportedly reached an agreement on forming a coalition government.

# greece - Tuesday 19 June, 2012

Greece: Pro-bailout parties announce ‘preliminary’ coalition deal

New Democracy and PASOK will hope to confirm a deal today, while Democratic Left may also be taken on board.

# greece - Monday 18 June, 2012

The 9 at 9: Monday

Nine things to know this morning…

From Business ETC Greece

Asian markets surge, Spanish and Italian bond yields ease, after Greek vote

Dealers cheered the Greek result, which saw the New Democracy party win about 30 percent of the vote – while bond yields in Spain and Italy fell sharply.

Greece: Pro-bailout parties head into coalition talks

Yesterday, fears of an imminent Greek exit from Europe’s joint currency receded; today, talks on forming a new government begin.

# greece - Sunday 17 June, 2012

Greek pro-bailout parties claim knife-edge elections

The eurozone breathes a sigh of relief.

The Daily Fix: Sunday

All the day’s main news, plus a few bits and pieces you may have missed along the way…

Early exit polls in Greece show top two parties in tie

Greece could be set for more coalition talks as second election looks set to bring another stalemate.

From The Score Euro 2012

Poland captain Blaszczykowski blames ticket trouble

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder says the players had to beg the FA’s president to help out their families before being eliminated from the tournament yesterday.

Everything you need to know about today’s crucial election in Greece

Who’s running? What do they believe? And what happens if the new government rejects the bailout?

Greek election: Polls open as eurozone’s future hangs in balance

The first results will emerge at 5pm tonight, with EU leaders and financial markets watching nervously.

The 9 at 9: Sunday

Nine things to know this morning…

# greece - Saturday 16 June, 2012

From The Score Talking Points

Euro 2012 talking points: day 9

Miguel Delaney attempts to analyse and make sense of an incredible day

The Daily Fix: Saturday

All the day’s main news, plus the bits and pieces you may have missed.

From Business ETC Eurozone

French, German leaders hold ‘fruitful’ talks on Greece

Hollande’s office said the President’s phone conversation with Angela Merkel was constructive and fruitful on the eve of Greek elections.

From Business ETC Eurozone

Germany to Greece: You must continue with austerity

The Greek electorate will vote tomorrow for the second time in six weeks.

From The Score Make Or Break

A nation’s hope: Poland must win to continue Euro dream

The co-hosts have impressed greatly, but could be bowing out of their own tournament tonight.

# greece - Friday 15 June, 2012

From Business ETC Greece

Explainer: What would a Greek eurozone exit look like?

Here’s a look at how the ripples of a Greek exit could spread across the global financial system.

Greek election: Will the country stay in the euro, or crash out?

Voters are set to head to the polls this weekend in an election that could determine the future of the eurozone.

# greece - Wednesday 13 June, 2012

From Business ETC Contagion

Fears grow as Greeks flee banks

Up to €700m believed to have been taken out of banks as contagion sets in after disastrous Italian bond auction.

From Business ETC Greece

Greece has money to pay bills until 20th July: report

Greece has about €2 billion to pay salaries and pensions until 20th July, according to media reports.

# greece - Tuesday 12 June, 2012

From The Score Liveblog This post contains videos

As it happened: Greece v Czech Republic, Euro 2012

We went minute-by-minute as Greece and the Czech Republic tried to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.

From Business ETC Drachmail

Report: EU preparing ‘worst case scenario’ measures if Greece quits euro

Reuters says officials have discussed limits on ATM withdrawals, border checks and capital controls if Greece goes.

# greece - Monday 11 June, 2012

From Business ETC The Markets

Good while it lasted: US stocks sink after Spain inspired rally fizzles

Spain’s tough fiscal challenges and the upcoming elections in Greece have added to concerns about the eurozone.

From Business ETC Cyprus

Is Cyprus next for a bailout?

Cyprus has hinted that it may be asking for a bailout within days, after the situation in the country was described as ‘urgent’.

Greek party spokesperson involved in debate fracas sues politician he slapped on air

The Golden Dawn’s Ilias Kasidiaris is suing the female politician he struck during a live televised debate.

# greece - Sunday 10 June, 2012

Strong earthquake shakes Turkey, Greece

The quake hit near tourist hotspots on the Greek island of Rhodes and southwest Turkey.

# greece - Saturday 9 June, 2012

From The Score Improper Conduct

UEFA to take action against Russian fans

The football governing body will hold a disciplinary hearing with the country’s football federation after a number of incidents during yesterday’s win over the Czech Republic.

From The Score Upset

Euro 2012 talking points: day 2

Miguel Delaney looks back at the opening set of Group B matches.

# greece - Friday 8 June, 2012

From The Score Talking Points

Euro 2012 talking points: day 1

From a pleasing pattern being set to whether Greece’s performance was a positive for Ireland, Miguel Delaney picks out the key themes of the opening day

From The Score Confidence This post contains videos

Euro 2012 reaction: Smuda upbeat, Santos disappointed

The manager was in bullish form after watching his side draw 1-1 with Greece.

From The Score Liveblog

As it happened: Poland v Greece, Euro 2012

What’s this? Euro 2012? Oh go on, then. We’re live for the first match of the tournament as Poland meet Greece in Warsaw…

From The Score Big Kick-off

Preview: Poland out to cause ‘some havoc’ at home tournament

Polish skipper Jacub Blaszczykowski reckons his side can go on a run ‘with a little bit of luck’ starting with a win against Greece today.

# greece - Thursday 7 June, 2012

Greek Elections This post contains videos

VIDEO: Arrest warrant issued after fight on Greek election TV debate

A spokesman for the far-right Golden Dawn party tried to punch one female rival after throwing water at another one.

# greece - Thursday 31 May, 2012

From The Score Ready To Go This post contains videos

VIDEO: Friendlies round-up – France impress as Germany fail to convince

Greece also recorded a 1-0 victory against Armenia thanks to a Kyriakos Papadopoulos goal.

# greece - Wednesday 30 May, 2012

From The Score Countdown

9 days to Euro 2012: If Greece can do it…

In a series of events that shocked the world of football, Otto Rehhagel’s side secured victory at Euro 2004.

From Business ETC Be Warned

This is what happens to Greece if it leaves the euro

Greece’s largest commercial bank has painted a picture… and it’s not pretty.

Pro-bailout party retains narrow lead in Greek opinion polls

New Democracy is likely to get 23.4 per cent of the vote next month, with the anti-bailout Syriza on 22.1 per cent.

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# greece - Sunday 27 May, 2012

From Business ETC IMF

French government attacks Lagarde’s comments playing down Greek crisis

The government of Francois Hollande doesn’t have much loyalty to its predecessor’s former finance minister…