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Merkel hosts Greek PM for talks on debt crisis
27/09/2011 - GREECE

Merkel hosts Greek PM for talks on debt crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou to Berlin on Tuesday for talks on the debt crisis undermining the Greek economy and the reforms needed by Athens.
EU looks to bolster crisis fund as IMF pledges action
25/09/2011 - ECONOMY

EU looks to bolster crisis fund as IMF pledges action

The EU is working to strengthen its bailout fund it has emerged as the US and China called for immediate action to avoid contagion at an IMF summit in Washington Saturday. The IMF pledged collective action on the debt crisis.
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IMF urges EU to 'get its act together' on debt
20/09/2011 - ECONOMY

IMF urges EU to 'get its act together' on debt

The International Monetary Fund cautioned on Tuesday that Europe and the United States could slide back into recession if their leaders failed to act forcefully, warning that the global economy had entered "a dangerous new phase".
When Greece goes under (part 2)
20/09/2011 - THE DEBATE

When Greece goes under (part 2)

François Picard’s panel argues over a possible write-off to save Greece from catastrophe. But Greece is not the only problem. For Sony Kapoor of Re-Define, unless Italian borrowing costs are brought down to a sustainable level, Europe faces "economic Armageddon".
When Greece goes under
20/09/2011 - THE DEBATE

When Greece goes under

François Picard’s panel argues over a possible write-off to save Greece from catastrophe. But Greece is not the only problem. For Sony Kapoor of Re-Define, unless Italian borrowing costs are brought down to a sustainable level, Europe faces "economic Armageddon".
Fears grow over possible Greek default
19/09/2011 - GREECE

Fears grow over possible Greek default

The IMF has told Greece it needs better tax collection and further reforms to deal with its massive debt. This warning comes as Athens continues talks with the IMF, EU and ECB over the next 8-billion-euro slice of its bailout money - which it needs by next month to avoid defaulting on its debt. Some analysts say a default is now inevitable - not something that European leaders want to hear.
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Concerns over Greece drive European stocks down
19/09/2011 - FINANCE

Concerns over Greece drive European stocks down

European markets began the week in retreat, with France’s CAC-40 falling 3 percent and Germany’s Dax closing down 2.8 percent, as international investors worried Greece would fail to take the steps necessary to secure more bailout cash.
'Whatever the UN says, we will still live under occupation'
19/09/2011 - In the Papers

'Whatever the UN says, we will still live under occupation'

In Monday's international press, we take a look at what Palestinians think of the UN statehood bid, what the Greek papers are making of fresh austerity measures, and what the Irish press have to say about Martin McGuinness.
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How China is set to profit from the EU crisis
18/09/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

How China is set to profit from the EU crisis

China tells the EU it's time for payback and asks for market status in exchange for its help with the debt crisis. Also, the combined effects of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident are being felt by an ever-growing number of people in Japan. Finally, North Korea tries its hand at organising cruises - but don’t expect room service!
Is Greek default inevitable?
15/09/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Is Greek default inevitable?

Thursday's papers look at what's next for Syria, after six months of uprising, and what the international community can do to support the protesters. Also, have the Germans really had enough of bailing out Greece this time?
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