Topic: European Financial Crisis

Athens Burns As Parliament Prepares to Vote on Greek Bailout

AP

Historic buildings in central Athens have been destroyed by fire as protesters riot outside Greek parliament. Inside, lawmakers prepare to vote on a 130 billion euro bailout deal.

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 9, 2012

Greece's Growing, Overqualified Agricultural Sector

Want another sign of just how bad Greece's economy is? Its agricultural industry is growing.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 21, 2011

European Central Bank Loans $645 Billion to Stave off Euro Debt Crisis

The European Central Bank first action to stave off the European Debt Crisis is one for the records, as the Frankfurt-based bank promised to lend €489 billion ($645 billion), the most ever in a single operation and more than economists had predicted.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 5, 2011

Cartoon

The Euro and Europe: Perfect Matches After All

Cartoonist Lisa Benson is down on the euro zone.

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