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Greek prime minister calls for early election after EU loss

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announces early polls following his party suffers a major loss in European Parliament elections, saying the result does not rise to the expectation.

Greece does not 'welcome' Turkey coup conspirators

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras agree to de-escalate tensions and solve all disputes "peacefully," during talks in Ankara.

Greece dispels fears over privatisation after reforms passed

The Greek government rejects claims that the creation of a new fund will pave the way for state-owned assets to be privatised amid worker protests.

Greece eager to cut spending, seeks new bailout

Greece to proceed in automatic cutbacks to secure further financial aid.