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Athens, Creditors Close In on Debt Deal - Wall Street Journal

2012-01-27
BBC NewsAthens, Creditors Close In on Debt DealWall Street JournalTo order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool at the bottom of any article or visit www.djreprints.com BY COSTAS PARIS, ALKMAN GRANITSAS AND STEPHEN FIDLER ATHENS—Greece and ...Greece, creditors laboriously piece together debt dealReutersGreece, creditors report progress in debt talksGMA NewsGreece holds parallel talks over debt deal, new bailout in bid to avoid defaultWashington Postall 1,370 news articles »

Second quake in 2 days rattles Greek islands - USA TODAY

2012-01-27
Only KentSecond quake in 2 days rattles Greek islandsUSA TODAYATHENS, Greece (AP) – An earthquake with preliminary 5.2-magnitude shook Greece's southern Aegean Sea islands Friday, the second in two days, Greek authorities said. Civil protection officials said no damage to buildings was reported, but two people ...Greek islands rattled by another quakeHerald SunGreece attracts more cruise ship visitors by easing rulesMSN Philippines NewsEarthquake Shakes Crete, Greece Friday: Two in two daysOnly Kentall 97 news articles »

Debt-relief talks restart in Greece - The Associated Press

2012-01-26
CBC.caDebt-relief talks restart in GreeceThe Associated PressATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's prime minister resumed talks late Thursday with top bank negotiators to try and overcome obstacles to a major debt-relief deal needed to avoid bankruptcy. Premier Lucas Papademos met with Charles Dallara, ...Greek debt talks resume in race against the clockEconomic TimesGreek Unions, Employers Discuss Wage CutsNPRAckermann Says Greece Solution Still 'Open' as Debt Talks ResumeBusinessWeekReuters -Wall Street Journalall 4,149 news articles »

Greek Banks Gain on Lower Capital Needs: Athens Mover - BusinessWeek

2012-01-27
Greek Banks Gain on Lower Capital Needs: Athens MoverBusinessWeekPiraeus, Greece's fourth-largest lender, added 12 percent to close at 50 cents in Athens, bringing gains in the past three days to 63 percent. EFG Eurobank Ergasias SA, the nation's second-biggest bank, gained 6 percent to 80 cents, bringing the ...and more »

Greek director hit by motorcycle, dies - New York Daily News

2012-01-25
New York Daily NewsGreek director hit by motorcycle, diesNew York Daily NewsAP Greek director Theo Angelopoulos poses for a portrait session during 'Incroci di civilta' , Venice literary Festival last April. ATHENS, Greece — He was known for his slow and dream-like directing style and had enough stamina at 76 to be working on ...Award-winning Greek filmmaker Theo Angelopoulos killed in road accident at age 76Washington PostMagisterial Greek film directorIrish TimesThe Greece of Theo AngelopoulosThe Guardianall 325 news articles »

Greek Debt Talks Drag on as Lagarde Keeps Pressure on Creditors - BusinessWeek

2012-01-27
Moneycontrol.comGreek Debt Talks Drag on as Lagarde Keeps Pressure on CreditorsBusinessWeek28 (Bloomberg) -- Greece and its private creditors said they made “important” progress during talks in Athens on a debt-swap accord needed to lower the country's debt and pave the way for a second package of international aid.IMF Chief: Successful Greek Outcome Needs 'Collective' EffortsWall Street JournalIMF Chief Says Good Greek Outcome Needs 'Collective' EffortsFox BusinessLagarde Keeps Pressure on Greek Creditors for Better OfferSan Francisco ChronicleExpatica Switzerland -Europolitics.infoall 229 news articles »

Greek port authorities stop boat with 100 illegal immigrants - Focus News

2012-01-28
Greek port authorities stop boat with 100 illegal immigrantsFocus NewsAthens. Greek port authorities seized a boat overnight in the Ionian Sea with around 100 illegal immigrants on board and escorted it into the port of Katakolo in the southwest Peloponnese, they said Saturday, cited by AFP. The captain of the 12-metre ...Five immigrants dead in truck in western GreeceMonsters and Critics.comall 2 news articles »

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattles southern Greek islands, no reports of ... - Washington Post

2012-01-26
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattles southern Greek islands, no reports of ...Washington PostATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say an earthquake with preliminary 5.3-magnitude has shaken the southern Aegean Sea islands, but no injuries or damage have been reported. The Athens Geodynamic Institute says the undersea earthquake occurred ...and more »

Greece to Sell as Much as 70% of Hellinikon Airport Project Near Athens - Bloomberg

2012-01-27
Greece to Sell as Much as 70% of Hellinikon Airport Project Near AthensBloombergGreece will sell as much as 70 percent of the company with the rights to manage and develop the Hellinikon airport site outside of Athens, according to the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund's executive director for real estate.and more »

Greek deal closer - Talker: Europe to press Geithner on Volcker - How much ... - Politico

2012-01-27
Greek deal closer - Talker: Europe to press Geithner on Volcker - How much ...Politicobwhite@politico.com; Twitter: @morningmoneyben BULLETIN: GREEK DEAL CLOSER - Reuters/Athens: “Greece and its private creditors made progress ... in talks on restructuring its debt, both sides said, and they will continue negotiating on Friday with the ...and more »

Greece locked in parallel talks over debt

2012-01-27
(01-27) 10:52 PST ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Greece was locked in a twin effort Friday to placate its creditors, seeking to secure a crucial debt relief deal with private investors while also tackling pressing demands from...

Greece resumes debt writedown talks with private creditors

2012-01-27
ATHENS: Greece is continuing talks with private banks and insurers on hammering out a deal for a major debt writedown to escape a looming default, as “progress” was reported amid mounting pressure.

Greece, creditors report progress in debt talks

2012-01-28
ATHENS - Greece and its creditors reported progress on a major debt writedown deal after fresh talks on Friday, as Athens seeks to escape a looming default and stem further turmoil in the eurozone.

Greece, creditors laboriously piece together debt deal

2012-01-27
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece and its private creditors head back to the negotiating table on Saturday to put together the final pieces of a long-awaited debt swap agreement needed to avert an unruly default. After weeks of muddling through round after round of inconclusive talks, the negotiations appear to be in their final phase with both sides hoping to secure a preliminary deal before Monday's ...

Greece holds parallel talks over debt deal, new bailout in bid to avoid default

2012-01-27
ATHENS, Greece - Greece was locked in a twin effort Friday to placate its creditors, seeking to secure a crucial debt relief deal with private investors while also tackling pressing demands from its European partners and the IMF for deeper reforms.

Talks on Greek debt writedown to continue in Athens between government and private creditors

2012-01-27
By The Associated Press ATHENS, Greece - Greece's prime minister was to resume talks Friday with representatives of private creditors in the hope of reaching a debt reduction deal essential to avoid a ...

Greece, creditors edge closer to deal

2012-01-27
ATHENS, — Greece and its private creditors made progress yesterday in talks on restructuring its debt, both sides said, and they will continue negotiating yesterday with the aim of sealing an agreement within a few days. Athens needs a deal quickly to avert a chaotic default when a major bond redemption comes due in March. Greece’s creditors are ...

Greece resumes talks on debt writedown

2012-01-26
ATHENS: Greece will continue talks Friday with private banks and insurers on hammering out a deal for a major debt writedown to escape a looming default, as "progress" was reported amid mounting pressure.

10. Greece resumes debt writedown talks with private creditors

2012-01-27
ATHENS: Greece is continuing talks with private banks and insurers on hammering out a deal for a major debt writedown to escape a looming default, as “progress” was reported amid mounting pressure.

Greece to Sell as Much as 70% of Hellinikon Airport Project Near Athens

2012-01-27
Greece will sell as much as 70 percent of the company with the rights to manage and develop the Hellinikon airport site outside of Athens, according to the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund’s executive director for real estate.