CNN's Matthew Chance has the latest details on contentious negotiations in Athens.
Efforts to form a unity government in Greece failed Monday, moving the country closer to a eurozone exit as the president called for another meeting Tuesday to seek a solution.
Greek politicians traded insults and accusations following new talks with President Karolos Papoulias to broker a coalition government, an effort that will resume Monday.
Greek President Karolos Papoulias is to hold talks in the next day with party leaders in a bid to create a national unity government, his office said Saturday.
Journalist Elinda Labropoulou discusses a third attempt to form a coalition government in Greece.
Greek politicians have been unable to form a new government in their economically embattled land late Friday, and the president might have to step in to breach the impasse.
The leader of the socialist PASOK party in Greece is starting efforts to build a government, his party said, making him the third Greek politician since Sunday to try to do so.
Greek politicians failed to forge a coalition government Wednesday as a leftist leader huddled separately with two of his counterparts who've supported the austerity initiatives he opposes.
Greek leftist leader Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday laid out the radical agenda he hopes to pursue if he becomes prime minister, including the cancellation of severe budget-cutting measures forced on the country by international lenders.
Greek voters look set to punish the country's mainstream parties in elections on Sunday.
Voters in Greece prepared Saturday to take part in parliamentary elections, with wide uncertainty over what government will emerge from Sunday's vote and how it will handle the austerity crisis gripping the nation.
Two main parties are expected to be able to form new coalitions after Greek elections set for May 6. Jim Boulden reports.
Greece will hold parliamentary elections May 6, Prime Minister Lucas Papademos announced Wednesday.
CNN's Richard Quest talks to Greece's tourism minister about the Greek prime minister calling a snap election.
The last few months have witnessed a dramatic turn in the way democratic politics are conducted in a sovereign country that is also a member state of the European Union. The depth of the economic crisis and the increasing dependency of Greece on external funds to survive have led to an unprecedented degree of national humiliation and destabilization of the political system.
Eurozone finance ministers sealed a deal Tuesday morning for a second bailout for Greece, including ?130 billion ($173 billion) in new financing.
With the second bailout for Greece, the European Union has changed forever. CNN's Jim Boulden explains.
It's officially crunch time. European finance ministers need to agree to the terms of a second bailout to keep Greece from defaulting on an upcoming bond payment.
The battle of wills between Athens and its eurozone lenders has intensified, with Greece's finance minister accusing "forces in Europe" of pushing his country out of the euro while his German counterpart suggested postponing Greek elections and installing a new government without political parties.
CNN's Emily Reuben reports on how European countries can encourage growth in the economy.
European finance ministers expect to make a decision on a second bailout for Greece early next week, a top eurozone official said Wednesday.
As Greece continues to try to push through tough austerity measures to secure desperately needed bailout funds, the bad news just keeps piling up.
Greeks look set to pay a heavy price for the latest bailout package aimed at rescuing the debt-stricken country and preventing the crisis spreading throughout the eurozone.
Max Foster talks to Greek neurosurgeon Panos Papanicolaou about the impact the austerity measures have on citizens.
CNN's Matthew Chance reports on the Greek economic crisis and how people on the street are feeling.
CNN's Matthew Chance reports from Athens as lawmakers in Greece approve further austerity measures.
CNN's Matthew Chance reports on new austerity measures approved by Greece's cabinet ahead of a parliamentary vote.
Lawmakers in Greece voted early Monday to approve another round of austerity measures, sought in return for a new eurozone bailout of the debt-stricken country, while protests raged in the streets.
Amid a growing public backlash, the Greek Parliament voted Sunday to approve a package of austerity reforms, marking a key step toward securing a second bailout for the debt-riddled nation.
CNN's Matthew Chance reports on the latest demonstrations and debate in the Greek debt crisis.
Greece's Cabinet approved austerity measures demanded in return for a new eurozone bailout of the debt-stricken country Saturday, a day ahead of a crucial vote in Parliament.
The Greek government faces a crucial test this weekend as the nation's parliament is set to vote Sunday on austerity reforms needed to qualify for a second bailout.
Hooded youths tossed stones and police fired stun grenades Friday in front of the Greek Parliament as lawmakers faced tough new conditions they must meet before euro zone finance ministers will give them billions of desperately needed euros to bail out the debt-ridden country.
New protests begin in Athens less than 24 hours after EU leaders rejected Greece's proposed bailout deal.
Eurozone finance ministers dismissed as incomplete a reputed ?3.3bn package of Greek budget cuts presented to them in the hope of securing a new ?130bn bail-out and sent the country's finance minister back to Athens with a fresh set of demands and an urgent deadline.
Yannis Stournaras with the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research on rescue plans for Greece's debt crisis.
Greek political leaders agreed to a package of austerity reforms Thursday, marking the first step toward securing much-needed bailout funds.
Representatives of eurozone bail-out lenders are scrambling this morning to finalise an agreement with the Greek government after last-minute demands by Athens threatened to upend the deal.
A GPS exclusive: Fareed talks to former Greek PM George Papandreou. Should Greece drop the euro? Can Germany do more?
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou's announcement that he will resign and form a new government raises a new set of questions for the debt-ridden country.
CNN's Diana Magnay reports on how Greeks are dealing with their most recent financial crisis.
Lucas Papademos, a former European Central Bank vice president, has been named prime minister of Greece.
New Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos has pledged to prioritize the agreed bailout package.
In-fighting prevents the Greek coalition from choosing a new leader. CNN's Diana Magnay reports.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has said he is confident of a positive outcome by the end of Tuesday, a spokesman said, as thorny discussions continue on forming a new government.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has said he is confident of a positive outcome by the end of Tuesday, a spokesman said, as thorny discussions continue on forming a new government.
Greece is waiting to hear who will become its new prime minister. CNN's Jim Boulden reports.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will meet Monday with the leader of the country's main opposition party to discuss who will become the nation's next prime minister -- a day after an announcement that Papandreou he will step down amid the country's financial crisis.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says his country needs wider support to turn the economy around.
John Defterios profiles top Greek officials that would be involved in a possible unity government with the opposition.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou spoke to reporters at the G20 summit about the criticism aimed at him.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou expressed optimism late Wednesday that the Greek people, in a vote to be held as soon as December 4, will support his plan to remain in the euro zone despite having to endure the austerity measures that Greece's continued membership in the euro club would require.
CNN's Ali Velshi gives an update on the G-20 meetings going on in France this week.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is due to meet the president of the country after an emergency meeting of the Cabinet Thursday, Papandreou's office announced.
CNN's Zain Verjee takes a look at potential candidates to head the new Greek government.
Greece will form a new coalition government without current Prime Minister George Papandreou. Diana Magnay reports.
A new prime minister will be named Tuesday to replace George Papandreou, a Greek government spokesman said Monday.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will step down as his government's leader, the country's president announced Sunday night -- agreeing to do so on the condition that the controversial €130 billion euro bailout deal is approved.
CNN's Felicia Taylor reports on George Papandreou's time as Greece's prime minister and how the country got into debt.
Greece's economic turmoil threatens to topple the eurozone, shake the global financial markets and bring down the protagonist in the political drama: embattled Prime Minister George Papandreou.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has called an emergency Cabinet meeting, as pressure grows for him to resolve a crisis sparked by his announcement of a referendum on the latest European bailout deal.
CNN's Jim Boulden talks to the Greek people about their opinions on the referendum vote to approve the austerity package.
Greece's government looks fragile after the PM called a surprise referendum on the bailout deal. Jim Boulden reports.
The Greek prime minister has called for a referendum on the EU bailout, casting a shadow on last week's deal.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou's announcement of a referendum on the new eurozone debt deal has shocked European markets and thrown the future of the euro back into disarray.
Greek lawmakers voted to approve a new round of tough budget-cutting measures Thursday, despite a second day of angry protests in which one demonstrator died.
Asian and European stocks tumbled Monday on fresh worries about the eurozone debt crisis and the dim outlook for global economic growth.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou announced Saturday he will postpone a scheduled trip to the United States next week because of the country's financial crisis.
Days after blocking a Gaza-bound flotilla, Greece's government offered Sunday to ship aid to the Palestinian territory -- a move applauded by the U.N. chief but derided as insufficient by protest organizers and Palestinian authorities.
This week's austerity vote is considered "make or break" by some, but some say Greece is already broken.
Greek lawmakers Wednesday approved a package of austerity measures demanded by international lenders, despite protests outside Parliament as they were voting, in a move that should clear the way for an emergency loan to Athens.
U.S. stocks were set to edge higher Tuesday, following a report that showed home prices rose for the first time in eight months in April.
World markets endured a volatile trading session Friday, on mixed news about the global economy.
Greece is set to press ahead with new taxes, public-sector job cuts and the sale of everything from airports to gaming licenses after Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou narrowly survived a confidence vote early Wednesday.
CNN's Diana Magnay looks at one of Greece's lucrative assets, the port, and it's impact on workers.
Greece's reshuffled Cabinet survived a vote of confidence despite widespread opposition to budget cuts.
Applauding budget-cutting measures taken and proposed by Greece's government in the face of intense public pressure, European finance ministers announced Monday that Athens is on track to receive fresh loans in mid-July.
Greek anti-government protests turn violent as protesters throw bombs and police fire tear gas at protesters.
Greece's Prime Minister George Papandreou announced Wednesday that a government reshuffle will take place Thursday, after which he will seek a vote of confidence in parliament.
Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Abdelati Obeidi flew to Greece Sunday to deliver a personal message from Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, a Greek foreign ministry official told CNN.
CNN's Candy Crowley talks to former National Security Adviser James Jones about the Libya crisis.
Greek prime minister says in Europe there is a strong will to do what is necessary to defend the Euro.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou sought to calm the nation's economic jitters for 2012 in his address to his cabinet Wednesday.
The Greek parliament early Thursday approved an austerity budget that makes cuts required under conditions of a massive bailout from the International Monetary Fund and the European Union in May.
Greece is back from the brink of financial disaster and has paved the way for the future, Prime Minister George Papandreou proclaimed Thursday.
The Greek prime minister may call for early general elections in December if his ruling party loses local elections Sunday, the nation's official news agency said.
Police cordoned off one of the busiest thoroughfares in the heart of the Greek capital Thursday as a bomb disposal team investigated a suspicious package found at the entrance to a bank.
A 49-year-old doctor was arrested Saturday for throwing a shoe at Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou in protest of the government's austerity measures.
Spain's civil servants are planning to go on strike to protest the government's decision to cut their pay 5 percent.
Greece has accepted an international aid package worth 110 billion euros (US $146 billion) over three years, according to eurozone finance ministers.
Greece has accepted a bailout deal including tough austerity measures, Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou announced Sunday.
President Obama meets with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou in Washington.
Global financial reform topped the agenda Tuesday as President Obama huddled with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, whose country is at the center of Europe's debt crisis.
Greek prime minister George Papandreou may have made a big mistake. As part of a plan to fix his nation's ruined economy, he announced Wednesday that he aims to cut 30% of civil servants' holiday bonuses which are part of Greece's "14th salary" payment schedule.
Facing firm demands from the European Union and financial markets to cut its deficit, Greece announced cost-cutting measures Wednesday that will save the debt-challenged country €4.8 billion, $6.53 billion, this year.
Greece's prime minister tells Christiane Amanpour he sees the financial crisis as an opportunity to change.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said the European Union could do more to stand by his country amid a budget crisis that threatens EU political unity and budget rules.
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