Pledging more austerity, Greece cuts deal with lenders

Promising to cut pensions and give taxpayers fewer breaks, Greece has paved the way for the disbursement of further rescue funds from international lenders and possibly opened the door to reworking its massive debt.

IMF Won't Commit to Greek Bailout Fund Without More Reforms - or Relief

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is refusing to contribute to the Greek bailout fund unless the country's debt is "sustainable" - and restructured - IMF Chief Christine Lagarde has said, although her comments suggest the body is open to renegotiation. German malleability is a different matter entirely.

Ethos of Am: Obama Urges Greece to Push Unpopular Reforms to Win "Debt Relief"

Outgoing US President Barack Obama has told Greece to continue with deeply unpopular economic reforms in an effort to win international backing for much needed debt relief to kick-start its economy, Sputnik has been told.

Greece, France sign declaration of strategic partnership

French President Francois Hollande expressed warm support to Greece's efforts to exit an acute six-year debt crisis and called for the development of a new political agenda to construct Europe's common future, during his official two-day visit to Athens that ends on Friday afternoon.

Hollande pledges to help Greece fulfil bailout reforms

French President Francois Hollande Friday pledged to help Greece carry out its bailout reforms by modernizing its state and tax administration.

Germany’s Schäuble hails Greek deal ahead

Germany's hardline Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble on Sunday hailed a change in tone in talks with Greece over its next bailout but warned Europe would closely monitor the pace of reforms in Athens.

IMF calls for Greek debt relief "compatible" with EU agenda

The EU said Friday that the International Monetary Fund's calls for debt relief for Greece are "fully compatible" with the agenda in Brussels for negotiating a third Athens bailout.