Alexis Tsipras

Greece and eurozone partners still far apart as they go into talks

BRUSSELS ? Greece and its European creditors began fresh talks on Monday over the country?s request to ease its bailout terms, but expectations for a quick deal are low despite a fast-approaching deadline.

Optimism was curbed by German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, who said hes «very skeptical» that a solution can be found at the meeting in Brussels.

Greece, eurozone in high-stakes debt stand-off

Greece goes into talks with its eurozone partners on Feb. 16 demanding changes to a massive debt rescue programme which could ultimately force it out of the single currency bloc and into the unknown.
      
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble set an uncompromising tone for the 1400 GMT meeting when he accused Greece of being "irresponsible."        

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