Eurozone Asked to Consider More Concessions on Greece’s Debt – WSJ

BRUSSELS—A confidential document debated by eurozone finance ministers detailed for the first time what Greece’s creditors could do to ease the country’s debt load and how that burden would develop over the coming decades without new relief measures. The document, which was reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, served as the basis of Monday’s emergency…

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Greeks Told To Declare Cash “Under The Mattress”, Jewelry And Precious Stones | Zero Hedge

When earlier today we read a report in the Greek Enikonomia, according to which Greek taxpayers would be forced to declare all cash “under the mattress” (including inside) or boxes that contain more than 15,000 euros as well as jewelry and precious stones (including gold) worth over 30,000 euros, starting in 2016, we assumed this…

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Episode 639: Where To Hide €50,000, And Other Stories From Greece : Planet Money : NPR

On a visit to Greece, we talk to a guy who found an ingenious place to hoard his cash, a government-protected milk peddler, and a would-be olive oil tycoon. Music: Jahzzar’s “Fireworks” and Bad Bad Hat’s “Fight Song.” Find us:Twitter/ Facebook/ Spotify/ Tumblr. Episode 639: Where To Hide €50,000, And Other Stories From Greece :…

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European Commission – PRESS RELEASES – Press release – A new start for jobs and growth in Greece: Commission mobilises more than €35 billion from the EU budget

Two days after an agreement paving the way for a new support programme for Greece, the European Commission revealed plans today to help Greece maximise its use of EU funds. As mandated by the Euro Summit on 12/13 July, this will help mobilise more than €35 billion up to 2020 to support the Greek economy,…

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Greece, Its Back to the Wall, Adopts Austerity Steps – The New York Times

Protesters clashed with the police in Athens as Greece’s prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, considered elements of the new bailout deal. By Reuters on Publish Date July 15, 2015. Photo by Emilio Morenatti/Associated Press. Watch in Times Video » Violent Protests in Greece Before Vote ATHENS — Under threat from the nation’s creditors to move quickly…

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