Valdis Dombrovskis
Merkel to press Tsipras for progress on reforms
By Paul Taylor & Reinhard Becker
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was expected to press Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday to move faster to agree detailed economic reforms crucial to unlock international bailout funds before Athens runs out of cash.
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Talks with Greece should be finished by 'May or so' says EC's Dombrovskis
European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said on Thursday that he does not expect an agreement in technical talks with Greece in April, saying debt negotiations could last until next month and thus beyond an April 30 deadline for a deal.
EC VP sees delays for Greek debt negotiations
European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said on Thursday that he does not expect an agreement in technical talks with Greece in April. He estimates that debt negotiations could run until next month beyond the April 30 deadline for a deal, says Reuters.
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Euro-area debt levels surge to record, led by Greece
By Ian Wishart
Government debt in the euro area surged to the highest levels since the introduction of the single currency, underscoring the challenges still confronting the 19-nation bloc as it wrestles with Greece over new aid payments.
US pushing for Greek solution in 'interest of entire world'
By Hans Nichols & Marcus Bensasson
The US is pushing Greece and its creditors to reach a deal that returns the country to growth, President Barack Obama?s chief economist said.
Creditors chase consensus with Greece to unlock more aid
By Paul Tugwell & Rebecca Christie
Greece and its creditors remained at loggerheads with time running out to unlock aid in exchange for economic reforms and avert a default.
Euro area seeks Greece roadmap to May agreement to avoid default
By Rebecca Christie
Greece needs to show euro-area nations what it could deliver by mid-May to unlock new aid payments and avoid default, the European commissioner in charge of euro matters said.
Top US, European officials: Time running out for Athens to reach deal!
Warnings, left and right, picked up on Friday ahead of yet another in a long line of crucial weeks for the leftist SYRIZA government holding Greece's reins and responsibility for replenishing the almost depleted state coffers.
Greece, creditors to hold more debt talks in Brussels on Saturday
Greece and its international creditors will meet Saturday in Brussels to discuss Athens' massive debt bailout program and reforms it must adopt in exchange for urgently needed funds, the EU said Friday.
EU official dismisses Greek rhetoric on payments as bonds plunge
By Rebecca Christie & Andrew Mayeda
Euro-area officials need to look beyond Greece?s repeat warnings that it may miss a payment and find a long-term solution that shores up the economy to prevent any financial fallout, according to the European commissioner in charge of euro matters.