Greece
# greece - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Bank of Ireland says it’s ‘concerned’ that SMEs believe banks are not lending
The bank is reacting to the findings of Central Bank research which shows that Ireland has one of the highest rejection rate for SME loans.
Greek PM suggests further budget cuts ahead of German talks
However, Antonis Samaras has ruled out Greece getting more funding from creditors.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
The nine stories you need to know this morning.
# greece - Monday 20 August, 2012
Greek exit from eurozone would be ‘manageable’ says top ECB official
The comments from Joerg Asmussen come at the beginning of another crucial week for the single currency and troubled Greece.
# greece - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
Greece seeks austerity plan extension
The Greek Prime Minister will suggest spending cuts be spread over four years instead of two in his talks with German and French leaders next week.
Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s international action
The Irish team’s group rivals, Germany, are in action, as they take on Argentina.
# greece - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Liam Lawrence finally off the Portsmouth paybill as he heads to Greece
The transfer of Simon Cox to Nottingham Forest was also confirmed today.
# greece - Monday 13 August, 2012
Firefighter killed as Spain battles deadly wildfires
One person has been killed and three others injured in forest fires raging across Spain.
# greece - Sunday 12 August, 2012
5 alternative sixth year holiday ideas
Leaving Certificate students have worked hard, now where are they going to play hard? Here are some less than ordinary sixth year holiday destinations.
# greece - Sunday 5 August, 2012
Greece ‘committed’ to reforms to avert bankruptcy
The country’s Finance Minister warned the next few weeks are crucial for the country’s future in the euro.
# greece - Thursday 2 August, 2012
Greek leaders agree on €11.5 billion of new cuts
Antonis Samaras has convinced his junior coalition partners to drop their objections to further austerity measures.
# greece - Sunday 29 July, 2012
Auditors to stay in Greece until new reforms are ready
Auditors from the EU, IMF and the European Central Bank are to stay in Greece until a credible reform programme is formed.
Merkel and Monti pledge to protect eurozone
Germany and Italy’s leaders have pledged to do everything to protect the eurozone – but have not outlined any specific action.
Germans say they are ‘better off without euro’ – poll
More than 50 per cent of those surveyed said the economy would be better on its own.
# greece - Thursday 26 July, 2012
Ireland raises €4.19 billion in first return to bond markets
Investors were willing to give us €4.19 billion in loans maturing in 2017 and 2020 – but they come at a cost.
# greece - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
Eurozone fears continue as IMF start Greek inspection
Yields on Spanish and Italian bonds hit record highs yesterday as uncertainty in the markets continues.
# greece - Monday 23 July, 2012
The 5 at 5: Monday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…
# greece - Sunday 22 July, 2012
Bill Clinton is cheating on us…with Greece
Well, he isn’t known for his fidelity.
# greece - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
IMF representative in hot water over threat to Greek newspaper
A Greek newspaper which reported an increase in public servants was threatened by a senior IMF representative that it would have official information withheld in future.
# greece - Sunday 15 July, 2012
These are the surprising things that can help you live longer
Here’s what the scientists say…
# greece - Friday 13 July, 2012
Far right political party tries to set up ‘Greek only’ blood bank
Meanwhile Human Rights Watch has identified a ‘rising wave of xenophobic attacks’.
# greece - Thursday 5 July, 2012
Greece pushing bid to renegotiate bailout terms
Antonis Samaras is hoping to renegotiate the country’s second bailout…
# greece - Monday 2 July, 2012
Almost 25 million people unemployed across European Union
The unemployment rates across the eurozone and the EU27 grew by 0.1 per cent in May.
# greece - Saturday 30 June, 2012
Four students suspended over school bus monitor abuse
The students from Greece, New York also have to attend community service and an anti-bullying programme.
# greece - Friday 29 June, 2012
700,000 cigarettes seized by Dublin Airport customs officers
The cigarettes, which were seized in three separate operations this week, had an estimated retail value of over €315,000.
# greece - Tuesday 26 June, 2012
Jockey Campbell Gillies dies in holiday accident
The 21-year-old Scot lost his life while in Greece with friends.
Work on Greek subway system uncovers 2,500-year-old road
The subway system in Thessaloniki is already four years behind schedule – and not just because of funding problems.
# greece - Monday 25 June, 2012
Five days after he was appointed, Greek finance minister resigns
Vassilis Rapanos was hospitalised last week after reportedly fainting the day after he was appointed to the finance ministry.
Greece hirings “breached EU/IMF loan rules”
A new report suggests that Greece breached the EU/IMF loan agreement rules. Meanwhile, the country’s new prime minister is recovering from eye surgery.
# greece - Sunday 24 June, 2012
Opinion: does a manager’s nationality matter in international football?
Based on statistics from Euro 2000 onwards, we assess this much-debated topic.
‘It’s imperative the left unites’: How the ULA wants to become a political party
An alliance of three main groups, the United Left Alliance eventually wants to become a full political party but there are differences within the group about how quickly that should happen.
# greece - Saturday 23 June, 2012
Macedonia urges Greece to solve 20-year row over name
The two countries have been locked in a contentious dispute since 1991 over who gets to use the name Macedonia.
Greek coalition seeks negotiation on range of austerity measures
The measures were agreed under the country’s international bailout arrangement.
New Greek PM undergoes eye surgery
The surgery came a day after his new finance minister was also taken ill.
# greece - Friday 22 June, 2012
Euro 2012 analysis: Loew’s gamble pays off as youth has its day
The only numbers that mattered were on the scoreboard, writes Miguel Delaney in Gdansk.
Incoming Greek finance minister hospitalised after ‘fainting’
Vassilis Rapanos was reportedly hospitalised with strong stomach pains, vertigo, nausea, sweating and fatigue earlier today.
Germany v Greece: money talks but actions will speak loudest on the pitch
Miguel Delaney has landed in Gdansk ahead of tonight’s politically-charged Euro 2012 quarter-final. This could be epic.
As it happened: Euro 2012, day 15
Are the Germans looking a little too laid-back going into their quarter-final with Greece tonight?
# greece - Thursday 21 June, 2012
Game on: Angela Merkel to attend politically-charged Germany-Greece clash
“She seems to bring us luck,” Germany midfielder Sami Khedira told reporters.



























































