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While Athens burns (part 2)
13/02/2012 - THE DEBATE

While Athens burns (part 2)

For the first time, Europe openly contemplates a Greek euro exit while in Athens rage boils over at the bitter pill swallowed by an unelected government.
While Athens burns
13/02/2012 - THE DEBATE

While Athens burns

For the first time, Europe openly contemplates a Greek euro exit while in Athens rage boils over at the bitter pill swallowed by an unelected government.
Can they do better? Technocrats to the rescue in Italy and Greece
14/11/2011 - THE DEBATE

Can they do better? Technocrats to the rescue in Italy and Greece

The politicians have made a fine mess of it, but are Brussels insiders better suited to pushing through painful reforms in Greece and Italy? Mario Monti will have to prove to Italians that he is his own man.
New Greek prime minister, unity cabinet sworn in
11/11/2011 - GREECE

New Greek prime minister, unity cabinet sworn in

Greece's new premier, Lucas Papademos, was sworn in along with a new unity government on Friday. With the key position of finance minister unchanged, the cabinet is charged with implementing the country’s controversial austerity measures.
Lucas Papademos named new interim Greek PM
10/11/2011 - GREECE

Lucas Papademos named new interim Greek PM

Lucas Papademos, former European Central Bank vice-president, has been officially named Greece's new interim prime minister, according to the Greek presidency.
Deadlocked Greece coalition talks enter fourth day
10/11/2011 - GREECE

Deadlocked Greece coalition talks enter fourth day

Greece's political leaders entered a fourth day of unity talks Thursday, as their failure to find a new premier heightened concerns among eurozone partners and global stock markets.
Papandreou announces deal on new coalition government
09/11/2011 - GREECE

Papandreou announces deal on new coalition government

Outgoing Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou officially announced on Wednesday that an agreement had been reached on the formation of a new interim coalition government, but talks to name a new PM were pushed back to Thursday.
Greeks scramble to name new prime minister
09/11/2011 - GREECE

Greeks scramble to name new prime minister

Rival political parties in Greece promised to agree on a new prime minister Wednesday after two days of deadlock, despite pressure to reach a deal from eurozone countries which are also grappling with the emerging crisis in Italy.
Who is George Papandreou?
07/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Who is George Papandreou?

It's the end of the road for Prime Minister George Papandreou as the Greek crisis claims its biggest political victim. Also, it's pastors versus protesters at St Paul's cathedral in London, but how much longer can the anti-capitalist demonstration there carry on? Finally, our reporters meet one family in Kosovo who are too scared to leave their home because of a terrifying archaic culture of retribution.
Greek leaders seek deal on new PM, unity government
08/11/2011 - GREECE

Greek leaders seek deal on new PM, unity government

Talks between Greek PM George Papandreou (pictured) and the opposition continued on Tuesday as they sought a deal on a unity government and a new premier, with former ECB vice president Lucas Papademos reportedly the favourite for the post.
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