Prime property prices soar in S. Europe
Southern European cities such as Lisbon, Madrid, and Athens saw strong growth in residential property values during…
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EU pledges €3.5b for oceans, environment
The European Union (EU) is pledging to allocate €3.5 billion ($3.71 billion) this year for ocean protection and…
Brussels Airport reopens with three flights, tighter security
Brussels Airport reopens on Sunday with three "symbolic" flights and strict additional security checks for…
Sisi heads to Athens Tuesday for summit with Greece, Cyprus leaders
Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi will visit Athens, Greece on Tuesday where he will attend a tripartite…
Greece may seek up to 24 billion euros in first new aid tranche
Greece may seek 24 billion euros in a first tranche of bailout aid from international lenders in August to prop up…
Moody’s downgrades Greek bond rating on default risk
Credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service Thursday downgraded Greece's government bond rating to 'Caa3' from…
Greece debt talks: Crisis deepens amid deadlock
Eurozone finance ministers are meeting in a desperate bid to find a solution to the Greece debt crisis amid…
Greek offer to Creditors runs into Angry Backlash at Home
Greek lawmakers reacted angrily on Tuesday to concessions Athens offered in debt talks and parliament's deputy…
Euro rises as Greece offers New Proposals to avert Default
The euro rose against the dollar on Monday on a glimmer of hope that Greece may avert a debt default after Athens…
Greece mulls last-ditch Proposals to avoid Collision with Bailout Creditors
Greece’s government is considering new fiscal proposals to avoid a collision with its creditors on Monday, in what…
Deal with Greece still possible if Athens musters will: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that it is still possible for Greece to reach an agreement with…
Shares drop on Greece Uncertainty, Rate hike Anticipation
A setback in Greek debt talks pushed U.S. and European shares lower on Friday, along with investor views that…
EU silent on Greek proposal
A Greek government official said on Wednesday that Athens was still awaiting a response from its EU/IMF…
Athens sees EU Deal Soon, Greeks’ Approval of Government stance Dwindles
Greece's labor minister said on Tuesday Athens would soon conclude a deal with its foreign creditors that could…
Euro slips on Greek Woes, rate cut speculation hits kiwi
The euro slipped against the dollar as nerves took hold before key talks between Greece and euro zone finance…
Greece wants EU/IMF deal but impasse could bring referendum: deputy PM
Greece aims for a deal with its creditors over a reforms package but will not retreat from its red lines, the…
European, Asian Shares Rise, Helped By Chinese Stimulus
Shares rose on Monday with Asian stocks buoyed by hopes for stimulus to boost China's economy, but the euro slipped…
Greece says not Backing Down on Debt Relief Goal
Greece has not given up on its aim to renegotiate its debt to render it viable, the country's deputy finance…
Greece Optimistic on Deal with Euro Zone Next Week
Greece is optimistic about reaching a deal on economic reforms with its euro zone peers early next week, unblocking…
Minister Of Planning In Athens To Discuss EIB’s Mediterranean Investment Strategy
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ashraf El-Araby headed to Athens on Tuesday to participate in…
Morsi Ouster ‘Major Setback For Democracy’ In Egypt: German FM
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle on Wednesday said the military intervention that toppled Islamist…
Greeks strike over “sudden death” of state broadcaster ERT
Buses and subway trains stopped running in Athens on Thursday as Greek workers began to stage a nationwide strike…
IMF’s Christine Lagarde Backs More Time For Greece
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) head, Christine Lagarde, has backed calls for Greece to have more time to…
4 New Ports in Greece For Egyptian Exports
The Egyptian Commercial Representation Body, through its office in Athens, was able to get approval from the Greek…
Jordan, Palestinians Are Gas Export Priority: Israel’s Energy Minister
Uzi Landau said that the use of Israeli natural gas by our neighbors will create confidence and foster peace in the…