The southern European countries hit hardest by the sovereign debt crisis now drive economic growth on the continent.

The departing head of the European Central Bank vowed in 2012 to “do whatever it takes” to save the euro.

As the country prepares to exit years of IMF-EU bailouts, views differ on the European Union's common currency.

Some Greeks fear their country may struggle once bailouts end.

The country's economy is improving, but many still bear the scars of the crisis.

Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain show signs of economic recovery.

Greece's debt problems rear up again as creditors demand more concessions.

The bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena is in trouble. Who should come to its aid?

Widespread unemployment left some Greeks as sole breadwinner for their families

A publisher and a travel agent reflect a year after the peak of the debt crisis.