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A reality check on the Greek bank run
Kai Ryssdal May 17, 2012
We check in with one Athens resident about whether Greeks are really withdrawing their cash from local banks in droves and what the mood is like on the streets.
New general election on the way in Greece
Stephen Beard May 15, 2012
Political parties in Greece have failed to forge a coalition, meaning a new general election is on the way in Greece. Will the country keep to its budget promises that are a condition of the European bailout?
Where the new Greek election leaves Europe
David Brancaccio May 15, 2012
Prof. Matthias Mattjijs discusses how a new Greek election might affect the eurozone.
Greek exit from eurozone seeming more likely
Stephen Beard May 14, 2012
The prospect of a new round of elections in Greece is boosting the chances of the country's exit from the euro.
Greece gambling with 'financial armageddon'
David Brancaccio May 14, 2012
New elections in Greece could upend the promises the country made to cut budgets in return for bailout money, and lead to Greece leaving the eurozone. Journalist George Christides says the Greek people might not be aware of the consequences.
Signs of contagion from Greek troubles
Julia Coronado May 14, 2012
As the possibility rises of Greece leaving the eurozone, borrowing costs are shooting higher in countries like Spain and Italy.
Greece hurls Europe back into crisis mode
Stephen Beard May 24, 2012
Greece struggles to form a government after many voters rejected pro-austerity parties. Reneging on its promises could mean an exit from the euro.
How concerned should we be over Greece?
Jeremy Hobson May 10, 2012
Greece still hasn't formed a new government. And there's a lot of talk about the nation leaving the eurozone. How likely is that?
No more wagers on Greek exit
Kai Ryssdal May 10, 2012
As an exodus in the European Union becomes more a sure thing, two of London's largest bookmakers shut down the markets for bets on Greece leaving the E.U. and the existence of the euro in a few years.
No new government yet for Greece puts future in doubt
Jeremy Hobson May 9, 2012
Though Greece held elections over the weekend, a new government hasn't formed. Nick Malkoutzis with the Greek newspaper Kathimerini discusses the uncertainty surrounding the nation.
