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# Bailouts

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Portugal is in limbo after a left-wing alliance toppled the government
The conservative minority government was the shortest-lived administration in the country’s history.
These figures show Irish people lost more than anyone in the financial crisis
But it has been a good few years to be Dutch, Belgian or Danish.
Greek parliament passes sweeping austerity bill in advance of third bailout
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is facing a rebellion in Syriza, amid violent protests on the streets of Athens.
Greece still wants its referendum after saying yes to a third bailout
The country’s prime minister says it’s not a vote on staying in Europe.
Greece will accept the troika's bailout terms... but says it hasn't capitulated
Germany is still demanding the country go through with its planned referendum.
Greece doesn't want a piece of the troika's latest offer
Its Prime Minister claims creditors are being harder on his country than they were Ireland.
Paul Murphy accuses Michael Noonan of 'stabbing the Greek people in the chest'
… and the Irish people in the back.
'Unexpected developments' in Greece are the biggest risk to Ireland's recovery
The warnings come as a Greek debt deadline looms ever closer.
Europe should get ready for a 'state of emergency' in Greece
There are only two weeks left before time runs out on a new bailout deal.
Syriza has done another big U-turn on its election promises
The new Greek government is pushing ahead with privatising ports and airports.
Greece just slid back into recession
It’s the first time since late 2013 that the country’s economy has been in decline.
Greece has found enough cash for the IMF - by not paying its people
Workers and government suppliers have reported major delays in getting their money.
Germany and Greece have settled their bailout differences (for now)
German politicians have just approved the troubled country’s four-month extension.
No bank staff hit with higher USC charge on bonuses since 2011
The charge was brought in to discourage ‘inappropriate’ bonus payments being made to staff in bailed out banks.
Greek lawmakers gear up for crucial austerity vote
Under proposed reforms, thousands of civil servants in Greece will have eight months to find new posts or accept those offered to them. Otherwise, they would lose their job.
Where are the tapes from the other bailed-out banks? Kenny: ‘I dunno’
The Taoiseach said: “I did ask for all files when I got this job… And there are none…”
Noonan: Ireland will escape bailout, even if we can't recover bank costs
The finance minister says the world recognises that Ireland’s debts are sustainable, but he won’t give up on help.
EU faces talks on bank sector reform and who should pay for future bailouts
Finance ministers are also expected to formally approve a 7-year extension on Ireland’s and Portugal’s bailout loans.
Ballyhea protestors in Brussels to meet MEPs from economics committee
The protestors – who have held weekly marches opposing the bailout – want help getting a meeting with the ECB.
Pictures: Ballyhea bondholder bailout protesters reach Dublin
The ‘Ballyhea says No!’ protest group reached the capital today, demonstrating against payments to bondholders.
Greek pro-bailout parties claim knife-edge elections
The eurozone breathes a sigh of relief.
Ireland, Portugal hit out at Greece for breaking promises
Both Michael Noonan and Vitor Gaspar were tough on their Greek counterpart last week over Athens’s failure to follow its bailout programme.
Rick Santorum under fire at Republican debate
Yep, another debate.