Troika of international lenders returns to Greece

For the first time since October 2011, representatives from the EU commission, the IMF and the ECB - the "troika" of international lenders - will meet in Athens to monitor the progress of Greek efforts to reform.

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More Turmoil Hits Greek Government

Greek Finance Minister Vassilis Rapanos resigned for health reasons, forcing the government to scramble as it tries to renegotiate better terms for its European-led bailout.

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Press Watch, June 22

The Athens press greeted the new government with a mixture of hope and scepticism. Some newspapers – mainly opposition, which in this case means mainly pro-Pasok – complained that most of the ministers came from the old guard of the conservative New Democracy party.

Most papers focused on the appointment of the former National Bank of Greece governor – and president of the Hellenic Banking Association – to head the crucial finance (...)

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Tensions high ahead of second Greek vote

On Sunday, the Greeks choose a new parliament for the second time in six weeks. A neck-and-neck race is expected between the center-right pro-European New Democracy party and the radical left Syriza coalition.