What's Next For Greece?
The Greek economic drama has been playing out for five years with papered-over solutions. But with Sunday's vote, the crisis has taken on new urgency.
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After Rejecting Bailout Plan, Greece's Economic Future Is 'Invisible'
Greek voters turned down a bailout offer from European leaders on Sunday. Both before and after the votes were counted, Greeks were divided over how the outcome would affect the country's future.
Is It All Greek To You? Thank Medieval Monks, And The Bard, For The Phrase
Ben Zimmer, language columnist at The Wall Street Journal, explains the origin of the phrase "it's all Greek to me" — and shares a few variants from other languages.
Debt Crisis Puts The Squeeze On Greece's Banks
The country's banks could hardly be in a more precarious position. The European Central Bank has stopped lending Greece money and a referendum Sunday could spell the country's exit from the eurozone.
Hours From Greek Bailout Vote, 2 Sides Evenly Divided
One new poll shows that those favoring the bailout hold a wafer-thin plurality, but another one gives the edge to the "no" side.
Why We Shouldn't Be Surprised By Greece's Impasse With Europe
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was elected on the promise of renegotiating the regimen of austerity imposed on Greece by its creditors. And Europe warned him it expected Greece to repay its debts.
Greek Leader Reiterates Call For 'No' Vote In Referendum
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras insisted a rejection of creditors' proposals for a bailout did not mean Greece would leave the eurozone. Greece officially missed a loan payment to the IMF.
Greece Seeks New Bailout From Eurozone, Misses Loan Payment
The Greek government, as expected, didn't make the payment that was due Tuesday. It's asking its international creditors to provide more cash, while easing up on austerity demands.
Wisdom Of The Crowds? Online Effort Seeks To Raise Funds For Greece
A crowd-funding effort to get the $1.8 billion Greece needs to make a loan payment to the International Monetary Fund has so far raised $124,569. Donors get gifts ranging from salads to gift baskets.
If The Mess In Greece Is All Greek To You, Then Read This
This week, Greek will miss a $1.73 billion payment to the International Monetary Fund. The debt crisis has the potential to create financial, economic and geopolitical trouble for Americans.