Greece
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Government shifts to enforcing reforms
Officials mull how to implement measures agreed with troika as pressure for civil service layoffs looms
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Ex-PM refuses to testify before parliamentary panel
Papandreou tells Lagarde list inquiry that his deposition contained full details.
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Doctors offer free services for the poor
The drive, dubbed “Health Allies,” aims to provide medical, psychological and social support and offer free goods and service
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Government and troika reach deal
Prime Minister confirms that 15,000 civil servants to go by end of 2014
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Leaked report suggests Greece could ban Golden Dawn
Report says there’s adequate legal grounds to outlaw any political organisation found to be engaging in racially motivated crimes
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Greek government, troika near deal
Demands for civil service cuts test coalition as PM meets with partners
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Tsipras calls for election to end austerity
Greek opposition SYRIZA leader calls for snap polls as ‘only way out’ of debt spiral.
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Papariga steps down from KKE
Aleka Papariga steps down from helm of Greek Communist Party after 22 years
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New FYROM name proposal dissatisfies Greece
The Greek government appeared dissatisfied following the presentation of a new proposal regarding the name of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
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US investors plan creation of a Hellenic hedge fund
Third Point eyes investment in local companies and assets