Live news blog, June 18

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Welcome to the Athens News live news blog, where we will be covering all the developments one day after the 2012 general election

1.40pm After two leading German politicians called for some easing of the deadlines for Greece (...)

Germany "won't overstrain" Greece but reforms set in stone

AFP

Germany "won't overstrain" Greece but reforms set in stone Reuters Germany sees Greek election as vote for euro and bailout* Berlin says Greece should not be pushed too hard* But ministers say bailout terms are ... Greece elections: Germany 'won't overstrain' Greece but reforms set ...Economic Times Greece mustn't be pushed too hard: German ministerChicago Tribune Eurozone extends to Greece hand of compromise on reformsAFP Seeking Alpha -Boston.com all 284 news articles »

Greece mustn't be pushed too hard: German minister

AsiaOne

Greece mustn't be pushed too hard: German minister Reuters BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany expects Greece's new government to honor existing commitments under its international bailout agreement and further loan ... German foreign minister: Greece could get more time to cut debtMSN Money Eurozone extends hand of compromise on reforms to GreeceAsiaOne all 269 news articles »

Markets Signal Initial Relief at Greek Election Results

Globe and Mail

Markets Signal Initial Relief at Greek Election Results New York Times LONDON — Financial markets and political leaders reacted with initial relief Monday to the results of the Greek elections, which eased fears that the country will leave the euro and unleash further turmoil on the beleaguered single currency. Greek election victor to hold coalition talksThe Associated Press Greek election boosts markets but worries remainThe Guardian FOREX-Euro hits 1-month high on Greek reliefReuters Wall Street Journal -Telegraph.co.uk -ABC Online all 5,278 news articles »

Greek pro-bailout parties seek new coalition

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's centre-right New Democracy party will try to form a coalition on Monday with other parties backing the international bailout after a narrow election victory over the left that eased fears of a sudden exit from the euro.