Greek Leftists Break Away From Ruling Party In Row Over Austerity
A day after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said he would step down ahead of fresh elections next month, 25 hardline MPs from his party say they will leave.
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New Greek Bailout Deal Looms
Greece and its creditors inch closer to a third bailout agreement. Negotiators hope to reach an accord by Tuesday.
Greece Says It Has Reached Bailout Agreement With Creditors
The deal in principal would provide for loans of 86 billion euros over three years in exchange for essentially an overhaul of Greece's economy. The accord still needs eurozone political approval.
Migrants And Refugees Find Temporary Shelter On Greek Ferry
The ferry Eleftherios Venizelos will house 2,500 in its rooms and serve as an area where local authorities will be processing paperwork for the thousands of migrants and refugees on Kos in Greece.
As Migrants Wash Ashore, Greek Island Residents Come To Their Aid
Greek relatives from the extended family of NPR's Melissa Block have become first responders, caring for migrants from Syria and Afghanistan who've arrived on the island of Chios.
An 'Island Tax' Could Harm One Bright Spot In Greek Economy
The new bailout plan for Greece calls for a steep sales-tax increase on the Aegean Islands, raising fears it could harm tourism, one of the few sectors that's been doing well.
Greek Stocks Drop Sharply As Market Reopens For First Time Since June
When it opened, the Athens Stock Exchange General Index plummeted from 797.52 to a new 52-week low of 615 — a drop of nearly 23 percent.
For Greece's Farmers, Growing Pressure To Be More Competitive
Greece grows plenty of good agricultural products, but has trouble competing internationally. Many in Greece say it's time for the farm sector to modernize.
Struggling Greek Businesses Choked By Money Controls
They're facing a double whammy. Not only do customers have less money to spend, but businesses can no longer pay their foreign suppliers for goods and raw materials. Many fear they'll have to close.
Greek Banks Reopen With Limits Still In Place
Also today, Greeks were greeted by higher prices on basic goods because of a eurozone-imposed sales tax of between 13 and 23 percent.