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Health workers instruct a woman before taking a swab for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test.
Business, Economics and Jobs
IMF reassures COVID-19 support after hundreds of groups push back against belt-tightening measures
Greece exits bailout, but ‘shackles and the asphyxiation continue’
Senators vote on the the spending freeze in Brazil.
Conflict
Brazil approves 20-year spending freeze amid protests
Mayor of Thessaloniki Yannis Boutaris poses after an interview with Reuters inside the townhall of Thessaloniki in northern Greece November 7, 2012.
Economics
If you think living in Greece in an age of austerity is tough, try running one of its cities
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Economics
Explainer: My Big Fat Greek Debt
After almost four hours of protest on May 13, students sit down while they await to hear the results of the conversation between student representatives and government officials.
Global Politics
For student protesters, a rare, decisive — and little-noticed — victory
The head of radical leftist Syriza party Alexis Tsipras speaks to supporters after winning the elections in Athens January 25, 2015
Economics
Why Greek voters bucked Europe, backed an anti-austerity party
Alexis Tsipras, leader of Greece's far-left Syriza party smiles during a meeting with Greek President Karolos Papoulias (not pictured) at the Presidential palace in Athens November 3, 2014.
Economics
Why Europe is suddenly rediscovering Greece’s financial instability
Far-right Golden Dawn party leader Nikos Mihaloliakos (R) is escorted by anti-terrorism police officers as he arrives at a courthouse in Athens September 28, 2013.
Conflict & Justice
Greeks are seeing the neo-Nazi face of the popular Golden Dawn party
Business, Economics and Jobs
Spanish turning to carrots to protest higher taxes on cultural events
Global Politics
No agreement yet as Greece tries to form a government and population fumes
Global Politics
Greece’s future uncertain after voters reject austerity supporters
Global Politics
Recession means new reality for Netherlands, stalwart economy of euro zone
Business, Economics and Jobs
Homelessness, unemployment remain as Greece again narrowly avoids default
Global Politics
Greece on fire as protesters decry government’s decision on austerity measures
Global Politics
Indiana House of Representiatives passes ‘right to work’ law
Global Politics
Italy moves closer to bringing in new government
Germany approves $300 billion for Greece bailout
UK Makes Shockingly Large Cuts to Solve Budget Crisis
Business, Economics and Jobs
Europe reacts to US debt deal
Conflict & Justice
Protests in Portugal Revive Revolutionary Song ‘Grandola, Vila Morena’ from 1974
Business, Economics and Jobs
Spanish Anti-Austerity Protesters Get Creative With Flash Mobs and Carrots
Conflict & Justice
Protests in Portugal
Conflict & Justice
Leaked Memo Urges Greece to Move to Six-Day Work Week
Austerity Measures Prompt German Battle of Bands
Global Politics
Drachmas or Euros: What’s at Stake in Greek Vote
Global Politics
Europe Still Searching for Solution to Weak Greek Economy
Conflict & Justice
Greeks Seek Exit from Economic and Political Morass
Global Politics
France, Greece Elections: Threat to World Economy?
Global Politics
Uncertainty in Greece After Anti-Austerity Vote
Recession Hits Home in the Netherlands
Conflict & Justice
Are Europe’s ‘Days of Austerity’ Numbered?
A Look at the Markets at Home and Abroad with Joe Nocera
Global Politics
More Cuts for Greece With New EU Bailout Deal
Top of the Hour: Greek Bailout, Morning Headlines
Greek Students Protest Cuts, Politicians Scramble
Top of the Hour: Greece Austerity Measures, Morning Headlines
Rioting in Athens Follows Passage of Greek Austerity Measures
Greek Austerity Cause Riots and Unrest
Top of the Hour: Greece Debt Deal, Morning Headlines
Arts, Culture & Media
Why Working Life Has Changed
This Week’s Agenda: Iowa Caucus, Payroll Tax Cut, Euro Zone Crisis
Top of the Hour: Italian Senate to Vote on Austerity Measures, Morning Headlines
Top of the Hour: European Markets Steady, Morning Headlines
Top of the Hour: Italy’s Borrowing Hits 7 Percent, Morning Headlines
Voters Across the Country Face Controversial Ballots
New Austerity Measures Spark Protests in Greece
Global Politics
Greece on Strike
Business, Economics and Jobs
On the streets of Europe, doubts over Euro Zone
Top of the Hour: Markets Down After Greek Debt Announcement, Morning Headlines
Business, Economics and Jobs
Greek parliament approves controversial tax
Conflict & Justice
Global Economy Enters ‘Dangerous Phase’
Global Politics
Europe Reacts to Debt Deal
Global Politics
Economic Crisis Spreading to Italy
Member of Greek Parliament Defends Defaulting
Top of the Hour: Greece to Vote on Austerity Package, Morning Headlines
Reports from Athens, In Anticipation of Parliament’s Vote
Defaulting May Not Be A Greek Tragedy
As Greeks Strike, Parliament Remains Calm
Greece Passes Austerity Meaures Vote