In Cyprus, Banking Crisis Prompts Government to Tax Citizen Savings
This video is not currently available. | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: The day’s biggest economic story came from Europe, where old worries about debt, bailouts, and public anger found new life...
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JUDY WOODRUFF: And to the economy of another European nation, Ireland. Good times turned sour during the worldwide financial crisis. But now there are signs of a turnaround driven by locally grown...
View ArticleCyprus Bank Crisis Raises Questions of Fairness, Precedent for Eurozone Members
MARGARET WARNER: For more, we turn to Liz Alderman of The New York Times in Nicosia, Cyprus. And, Liz, thank you for joining us. Tell us more about these depositors who are going to take the hit for...
View ArticleCyprus Avoids Potential Bankruptcy Plunge After Agreeing to Bailout Terms
This video is not currently available. | Listen to the AudioGWEN IFILL: Next to two economic stories about Europe, one a near-crisis, the other a comeback. First to Cyprus and its desperate efforts to...
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Six years after Lehman, debating Fed independence and bank insolvency
The New York Times reported Tuesday that some Fed employees thought Lehman Brothers could have been rescued in 2008. Photo by Flickr user MsAnthea. The six-year anniversary of the month when Lehman...
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After an election built on promises, what can Greece’s new leadership deliver?
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioRELATED LINKSGreek anti-austerity party claims decisive victory Why Europe and the U.S. have a lot riding on Greek elections E.U. bailouts divide Greek voters ahead of...
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EU deal averts Greek economic crisis for now
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioRELATED LINKSEyes on Greek instability as euro plunges to nine-year low – Part 1 Facing snap elections, uncertainty grows in Greece After an election built on promises,...
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Greek PM closes banks to slow cash withdrawal frenzy
UPDATE: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced in a televised address on Sunday that Greek banks and the Athens Stock Exchange will remain closed Monday, and restrictions will be placed on ATM...
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Greece to close banks, stock market to head off economic collapse
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioHARI SREENIVASAN, PBS NEWSHOUR ANCHOR: We’re joined now by Elena Becatoros via Skype. She is the bureau chief for The Associated Press in Athens. So, what does this...
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Yes or no on bailout referendum, how should Greece vote?
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: Greece is bracing itself for an uncertain future as voters prepare to go to the polls this Sunday to say yes or no to a bailout package with strict...
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Greek government blinks with new bailout proposal
We're sorry, the rights for this video have expired. | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: Now: the drama in Greece heading toward a climax at a Sunday summit of European leaders. The Greek prime...
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Threat of tough bailout conditions spreads turmoil in Greece
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: In Greece today, protesters clashed with police, as the prime minister struggled to persuade Parliament to approve the financial bailout deal he...
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IMF chief: Europe must do much more to reduce Greek debt
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioGWEN IFILL: Europe and Greece finally appear to be close to a bailout deal to provide Athens a financial lifeline. But it appears that battle is not yet over. A new...
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As Greek PM resigns, will his party come back stronger in snap elections?
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: There was another dramatic chapter in the Greek economic crisis this evening, as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced to his nation that he’s...
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Greek election gamble pays off for Tsipras
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioGWEN IFILL: But, first, Greece’s former prime minister returned to power this evening after his snap election gamble paid off. But as special correspondent Malcolm...
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