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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.
The Two-Way
Greek PM Says Country Must Decide Whether To Remain In The EU
November 2, 2011 George Papandreou framed an upcoming referendum on a bailout package as a choice on European Union membership.
The Two-Way
Crisis Talks In Cannes Over Greek Bailout Plan
November 2, 2011 Financial markets are watching what happens in the French resort, where European leaders plan to grill Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou over his plan to have a referendum on a bailout package aimed at shoring up his nation.
Planet Money
The Price Of Default
October 14, 2011 It seems unlikely that Greece will be able to avoid defaulting on its loans. The real question is how the default will happen — will it be clean and organized or messy and catastrophic.The nightmare scenario Greece most wants to avoid is what happened in Argentina.
