NEWS ARCHIVE - MAY 2012
May 26, 2012
BBC Ann Pettifor: The upside of a eurozone exitTurmoil of eurozone exits (or breakup)
Global Recession if Greece quits?
IMF head Christine Lagarde has little sympathy for tax evaders in Greece
May 21, 2012
What will happen on June 17?Tsipras "Greece’s Would-Be Savior Launches Charm Offensive" - Harvey Morris / NYT
May 20, 2012
Referendum coming on whether Greece stays in the eurozoneMay 14, 2012
Tsipras won't budge on coalition demandsMay 12, 2012
Antonis Samaras of ND and PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos both agree a coalition must be formed with the participation or support of Syriza. Tsipras refuses to attend key meetings.
Talks to form a governing coalition foundering. Story at CBC Lite [Greek]
May 9, 2012
A new Greek election in June 2012May 6, 2012
Vote Results - Anti-austerity political forces gain; PASOK falls to 3rd
Greece's Golden Visa program
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