Jul 16 Watch 7:22 IMF chief: Europe must do much more to reduce Greek debt By PBS News Hour Even as Greece moves closer to a new European bailout deal, the International Monetary Fund has been pushing for debt relief for the struggling nation, adding tension to an already fraught situation. Gwen Ifill speaks to managing director Christine Lagarde… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 3:24 Threat of tough bailout conditions spreads turmoil in Greece By PBS News Hour The austerity bill struck to earn Greece a new bailout and stay in the Eurozone was approved by that nation’s Parliament, but not without stiff opposition from members of the prime minister’s own party. Protesters condemned the austerity bill, clashing… 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 14 What explains the glory that was Greece? Actually, sound economic policy By Josiah Ober Today, as a chronically weak Greek economy immiserates millions and threatens the financial stability of Europe, historian Josiah Ober looks back on ancient Greece and its prosperity. Where and how did the ancient Greeks gain the wealth with which to… Continue reading
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
Jul 08 Watch 4:54 News Wrap: Microsoft cuts 7,800 jobs in struggling phone sector By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 8:04 Why the Greek crisis is a matter of life and death for some By PBS News Hour Greece traditionally has had a low suicide rate, but over five years of austerity, the country has seen an increase in the number of people taking their own lives. And if the crisis gets worse, the number of suicides and… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 6:52 What are Greece’s options after ‘no’ vote? By PBS News Hour After Sunday’s ‘no’ vote in Greece, all sides are uncertain about what will happen next. Stephan Richter of The Globalist and Paul Krugman of The New York Times offer different perspectives on what the vote means for Greece’s future. Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 4:25 After landslide vote, Greece prepares for new EU negotiations By PBS News Hour Continue watching