World Jul 08 New Greek government faces swift test from creditors By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press
World Jan 21 Greece considers deal with Macedonia after violent protests The agreement would see Macedonia change its name to North Macedonia, and Greece would drop its objection to its northern neighbor joining NATO. By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press
World Oct 17 WATCH: Trump, Greek prime minister hold joint press conference WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is welcoming Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to the White House to address a range of economic and security issues — and perhaps make amends. By Ken Thomas, Associated Press
World Nov 15 Obama reassures Greece of U.S. commitment to NATO President Barack Obama opened his final foreign trip as president Tuesday with reassuring words in Greece about the U.S. commitment to NATO even as he prepares to hand off to a Donald Trump administration, saying Democratic and Republican administrations alike… By Elena Becatoros and Josh Lederman, Associated Press
World Sep 21 Watch 4:42 Greek election gamble pays off for Tsipras Alexis Tsipras was sworn in as Greece’s prime minister a month after he had resigned as the country’s leader. His leftist Syriza party won enough parliamentary seats in a snap election to form a coalition government. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant… By PBS News Hour
Aug 28 Greece swears in its first female prime minister By Michelle Harven Greece saw its first female prime minister, Vassiliki Thanou, sworn in on Friday as the new head of the financially troubled nation’s caretaker government. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 5:50 As Greek PM resigns, will his party come back stronger in snap elections? By PBS News Hour Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced he is resigning after tough bailout negotiations, paving the way for snap elections. Judy Woodruff speaks to John Psaropoulos, a blogger for thenewathenian.com. Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 5:22 News Wrap: Greek PM’s Syriza party resists backing bailout deal By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras tried to rally his Syriza party to back a new austerity bill. Paul Mason of Independent Television News reports on the hesitation, and outright rebellion, among many lawmakers. Also, attorneys… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 9:19 Deal struck, pain and political hurdles ahead for Greece By PBS News Hour Greece struck a debt deal after a long night of negotiations with European creditors. According to the preliminary deal, the nearly bankrupt country will receive a $95 billion bailout over three years, and be subject to tough austerity measures. Special… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 3:22 Greek government blinks with new bailout proposal By PBS News Hour Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is now offering concessions to creditors, such as a higher sales tax and pension changes, in hopes of winning a new bailout worth nearly $60 billion. Jonathan Rugman of Independent Television News reports on the… Continue watching