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Draghi hints at hike in QE programme as ECB keeps interest rates at record low
By September 2016, the QE programme will be hiked as part of the plans to encourage inflation.
Bauke Schram Oct 22, 2015
ECB: Economic conditions have worsened since August, says bank's president Mario Draghi
Risks to the European Central Bank's outlook for economic growth and inflation have worsened since mid-August.
Adam Justice Sep 03, 2015
ECB: Mario Draghi sends markets soaring by hinting at possible increase of QE programme
Germany's DAX was the biggest riser, jumping 2% on the news, while the FTSE 100 gained 1.3%.
Bauke Schram Sep 03, 2015
Ireland: 80,000 march in protest at austerity linked new water charges
Ireland's Right2Water campaign says new water charges are 'tip of the austerity iceberg'.
Mark Piggott Aug 30, 2015
Black Monday: China's plunge is a warning that bubbles are going to pop
China's economy needs to rebalance and bubbles must be allowed to burst.
Ian Campbell Aug 24, 2015
Greece: MPs break from Syriza to form Popular Unity after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras resigns
Alexis Tsipras resignation calling for September general election prompts anti-bailout group to break ranks.
Graham Lanktree Aug 21, 2015
Greece: German company Fraport to operate 14 Greek airports in first privatisation move
The deal entails a €1.23bn payment from Fraport for the entire period of 50 years and a rent
Bauke Schram Aug 18, 2015
Greek debt crisis: Parliament agrees to £61bn bailout package as ECB deadline looms
Reforms Greece promises in exchange for deal include improvement of VAT and pension systems.
Bauke Schram Aug 14, 2015
Greek debt crisis: France and Greece want new bailout agreed by late August
This will allow Greece to settle a €3.5bn debt payment to the European Central Bank.
Rachel Middleton Aug 07, 2015
Greek parliament prepare to vote on second set of reforms for bailout deal
Contentious issues like phasing out early retirement have been delayed to later.
Rachel Middleton Jul 22, 2015
Greece debt crisis: Banks to reopen on 20 July
Banks in Greece are expected to re-open after being closed for nearly three weeks.
Maria Khan Jul 16, 2015
Greek debt crisis: ECB agrees extra emergency funding for Greece's banks
Slight raise in funding comes after eurozone bailout agreement.
Adam Justice Jul 16, 2015
Market round up: Greece deal lifts FTSE 100 and European indexes
'Markets breathed an audible sigh of relief after Eurozone leaders emerged from marathon talks,' says analyst.
Graham Lanktree Jul 13, 2015
Greek debt crisis: Five things you need to know about the Greece bailout deal
A deal has finally been struck but this is far from the end of the saga.
Ravender Sembhy Jul 13, 2015
Greek debt crisis: How is Greece going to spend its €86bn rescue package?
Deal worth €86bn - €87bn over three years, after agreeing to a new €50bn privatisation of assets fund.
Ian Allison Jul 13, 2015
Eurozone ministers meet to discuss Greece's austerity plan in Brussels
Eurozone finance ministers will meet in Brussels on Saturday to decide if Greece's austerity plans are enough to secure another bailout and prevent a eurozone exit.
Taku Dzimwasha Jul 11, 2015
Greek debt crisis: Read the Greek economic reform proposals sent to EU, IMF creditors
Greece submitted a fresh draft of proposals to its creditors in an 11th hour bid for debt relief.
Graham Lanktree Jul 10, 2015
Greece debt crisis: Banks to remain shut until 13 July
There is enough money in ATMs over the weekend, says Greek Banks Association.
Rachel Middleton Jul 09, 2015
Greek debt crisis: 'EU can't legally force Grexit or stop Greece from using euros'
EU law experts and rock-star economists are calling for less sabre rattling and more Greek debt restructuring.
Graham Lanktree Jul 08, 2015
Greek debt crisis: Referendum result led to 'less clarity' say eurozone ministers in Brussels
Members of the eurozone called on Greece to be clear on what it wants after referendum vote.
Graham Lanktree Jul 07, 2015
Greek debt crisis: Negotiations won't be easy for Euclid Tsakalotos says Wolfgang Schäuble
German finance minister said Tsakalotos will struggle to 'find a solution' to Greece's woes.
Graham Lanktree Jul 06, 2015
Greek referendum: ECB expected to maintain tight funding on Greek banks after 'no' vote
ECB expected to maintain Emergency Liquidity Assistance at current level.
Rachel Middleton Jul 06, 2015
Margareta Pagano: Ending Greek tragedy with a Grexit doesn't mean the European dream dies
Politicians should support Alexis Tsipras and the Greek people in light of them potentially exiting the EU.
Margareta Pagano Jul 02, 2015
Greece debt crisis: Crunch meeting scheduled as Greeks table new proposal
The country is expected to miss an IMF debt payment, setting it on course to exit the Eurozone.
Ravender Sembhy Jun 30, 2015
Greek debt crisis: Uncertainty and closed banks cause markets worldwide to fall
The FTSE 100 dropped 2.9% and Germany's Dax fell 3.8% while the Euro fell below its $1.1 mark.
Bauke Schram Jun 29, 2015
Greek debt crisis: Athens stock exchange and banks to remain closed on 29 June
Banks to remain shut in Greece with PM Alexis Tsipras assuring Greek people 'bank deposits are fully secure'.
Maria Khan Jun 28, 2015
Greek debt crisis: European Central Bank 'to maintain funding limit' at current level
ECB refuses to increase emergency credit to Greek banks, but has agreed to keep them at current levels.
Fiona Keating Jun 28, 2015
Greek debt crisis: ECB 'to end' bank emergency lending
European Central Bank is expected to end emergency lending to Greece's banks on Sunday (28 June), according to the BBC.
Fiona Keating Jun 28, 2015
Greece debt crisis: Talks between Athens and Troika continue as Grexit time bomb ticks
If parties agree on a deal, lenders will give Greece a €7.2bn bailout fund in exchange for saving measures.
Bauke Schram Jun 25, 2015
Angela Merkel tells Greece there must be a deal with creditors before Monday
Russia says it will consider granting a loan to Greece if request made.
Rachel Middleton Jun 20, 2015
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