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Planet Money
Choose Your Own Adventure: Greek Crisis
February 17, 2012 If you say "That the current process is a can-kicking farce. We should just plan for a straightforward default on the debt", turn to 22.
The Two-Way
Greek Parliament Approves Austerity Bill
February 12, 2012 The Greek Parliament has approved a crucial austerity and debt-relief bill to keep the country out of bankruptcy and remain a part of the eurozone.
The Two-Way
Stocks Take Dive, As Greek Bailout Deal Remains Uncertain
February 10, 2012 Four Greek Cabinet ministers have resigned in opposition to austerity measures. The uncertainty has driven down the euro and led to fiery protests on the streets of Athens.
The Two-Way
Greek Government Reaches Austerity Deal That's Key To Bailout Payment
February 9, 2012 The indebted nation needed to agree to more cuts in pensions and other programs. Now it's in line to receive about $173 billion more in financial aid.
The Salt
Here's A Pie In Your Eye: A Brief History Of Food Fights
January 30, 2012 Whether throwing it, dumping it or serving it, protesters have used food to express their discontent with public figures for centuries. The delivery of 500 tacos to a Connecticut mayor's office is just the latest incarnation.
Planet Money
No, Hedge Funds Can't Foreclose On The Acropolis
January 26, 2012 There's no blueprint for a country to declare bankruptcy, so Greece's creditors are sort of making things up as they go along.
Planet Money
How A Computer Scientist Tried To Save Greece
January 5, 2012 The Greeks have a problem paying their taxes. Almost a third of revenue is lost to cheaters. So a Greek computer scientist tried to solve the problem as if it were a programming challenge.
The Salt
Greeks Stomach Economic Crisis With Help Of 'Starvation Recipes'
December 13, 2011 The author of a new Greek cookbook that features recipes from the meager days of World War II says the book resonates with Greeks today who want to make more with less.
The Two-Way
Greek Prime Minister Survives Confidence Vote
November 4, 2011 Prime Minister George Papandreou survived a confidence vote, but he vowed to start a coalition government and step down if necessary. The vote also means the risk of a Greek default — and by extension a potential world economic crisis — has receded.
The Two-Way
Greece Scraps Referendum Plan
November 3, 2011 Prime Minister George Papanedreou's call for a referendum on a bailout package that would require harsh austerity measures had ripped apart the government and brought criticism from other leaders. Papanedreou reversed himself in a speech to parliament.
