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European debt crisis
Sandwich-maker finds Greek debt hard to stomach
Jun 26, 2015
U.S.-educated businessman serves up some tough love for his homeland.
Greece's tax collectors face public hostility
Jun 24, 2015
Greeks resent the prospect of tax hikes and also the way that powerful people seem able to avoid taxes.
Is that Greek's finance minister or an action film star?
Feb 11, 2015
Economist Varoufakis radiates "masculinity you usually find only in Greek statues."
How contagious is Europe's troubled economy?
Jul 10, 2014
As the European economic crisis persists, we look at the impact, if any, on the US.
Young Greeks struggle with lack of work
Dec 16, 2013
Many Greeks in their late twenties or early thirties live at home, dependent on their parents.
What does 74% youth unemployment feel like?
Dec 16, 2013
Italy's prime minister calls youth unemployment his country's "true nightmare."
For some Greeks, there’s work but no pay
Oct 15, 2013
Sometimes, you just can’t a break. And neither, it seems, can Greece.
For public good, not for profit.
Greece's money problems just won't die
Aug 21, 2013
Germany's finance minister says Greece may need another big bailout.
Unemployed Greek youth: 'We don't feel useful'
Aug 8, 2013
Greek unemployment as a whole is at a staggering 27.6 percent.
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Portugal's political crisis rooted in economics
Jul 3, 2013
Resignations by Portugal’s finance minister and foreign minister sent European markets tumbling.