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Lies and myths about Greece and Europe’s debt

March 2, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

The European debt crisis goes back to the end of the roaring '90s when the banks were flush with money and looking for ways to raise their bottom lines.

Syriza and the banks: a Greek tale for U.S. workers

February 24, 2015 By John Case

The banks declarations have been painfully exposed as lies, as Greece's economy has shrunk nearly one-third since it began following austerity policies.

Greece’s Tsipras declares end to austerity, favors jobless over creditors

February 9, 2015 By Demetris Nellas

Alexis Tsipras set his leftist government on a collision course with Greece's creditors, proclaiming an end to the era of austerity and "five years of bailout barbarity."

Left victory in Greece breaks new ground

January 28, 2015 By Emile Schepers

All eyes are on Greece, where left-wing Alexis Tsipras became the new prime minister on Monday, Jan. 26.

Celebrating Syriza victory, Greeks “finally feel some hope”

January 26, 2015 By Nicholas Paphitis

Radical left leader Alexis Tsipras took over Monday as austerity-wracked Greece's new prime minister.