Merkel: No Relaxing Of Terms On Greek Debt
The German chancellor says she wants to keep Athens in the eurozone, but that EU lenders have already made substantial concessions on the terms of the bailout.
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Greece's Left-Wing Prime Minister Takes Charge
Alexis Tsipras, who led Syriza to a momentous win in the parliamentary election, was sworn in today amid fears about what his win means for the country's bailout agreements with the European Union.
Anti-Austerity Leftists Win Greek Election
The leftist Syriza party, which has vowed to roll back EU-mandated austerity measures, have edged out the ruling center-right party of Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.
Foe Of 'Fiscal Waterboarding' Leads Going Into Greek Election
If elected on Sunday, Syriza would be the first anti-austerity party to come to power in the Eurozone. But it would still have to pay off Greece's debt and help the country out of a deep depression.
Why The Euro Fell To A 9-Year Low Against The Dollar
A combination of political instability in Greece, possible quantitative easing in the eurozone and a stronger dollar are all pushing the common European currency lower.
Abandoned Ship Carrying Hundreds Of Syrian Migrants Towed To Italy
The vessel, carrying about 450 people trying to reach Europe, was towed to an Italian port after smugglers jumped ship in rough seas.
At Least 10 Dead After Ferry Fire Off Greek Coast
Monday morning, rescue crews finished airlifting survivors to safety. Video from a coast guard helicopter showed a black plume of smoke billowing from the vessel.
1 Dead, Hundreds Evacuated From Burning Ferry In Adriatic Sea
The Norman Atlantic, with about 500 passengers and crew aboard, was en route from the Greek port of Patras to Ancona, Italy.
Greece Condemns British Museum For Lending Out Elgin Marbles
Athens has long demanded the return of the ancient sculptures it says were looted in the early 1800s from the Parthenon and other famous structures.
Striking Mosaic Found In Greek Tomb Dates From 4th Century B.C.
Dating from the last quarter of the 4th century B.C., the mosaic covers a space of nearly 15 feet by 10 feet. It features two horses, a man and the god Hermes, in colorful detail.