New Greek government pins hopes on privatisations

AFP

New Greek government pins hopes on privatisations AFP By Alex Pigman (AFP) – 53 minutes ago. ATHENS — Greece's new government formally takes office this week and looks set to push privatisation so as to win favour and funds from EU-IMF creditors who are inspecting the country's strained finances. Gloom and doom at Greek economic conferenceThe News International Greek Government To Present 'Alarming' Data In Aim To Renegotiate BailoutHuffington Post Greek government says aims to cut deficit, revive economyReuters Canada.com all 755 news articles »

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Second minister resigns

CBS News

Second minister resigns Sydney Morning Herald ATHENS. A second Greek cabinet member has resigned in two days, the latest casualty for the struggling country's new conservative-led government. Giorgos Vernicos, deputy minister for Greece's merchant marine ministry, announced his resignation on ... Before Talks With Lenders, Greece Appoints Finance MinisterNew York Times "Mr Euro" named Greek finance ministerReuters More bad news: New Greek government hit by yet another Cabinet resignationWashington Post The Associated Press -Wall Street Journal all 556 news articles »

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New Greek Government to Seek Bailout Relief

Voice of America

New Greek Government to Seek Bailout Relief Voice of America Socialist leader says that Greece will seek terms allowing country to 'move to positive growth', cut high unemployment rate.

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Greek conservatives get mandate to form government

Conservative party leader Antonis Saramas has begun trying to form a government coalition after winning Greek parliamentary elections. He has three days to strike a deal, and his party is 22 seats short of a majority.