Alastair Macdonald

EU calls on Greece to stick with reforms as PM quits

The European Commission urged Greece to stick to commitments it has made to reform its economy as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called a snap election within hours of new EU bailout cash arriving in Athens.

Greece seeks new EU loan deal in race to avert collapse

Deadline to submit convincing reform plans is this week.

Greek PM offers conditional okay to bailout, creditors sceptical

Tsipras asked to keep a discount on value added tax for Greek islands, stretch out defence spending cuts and delay the phasing out of an income supplement to poorer pensioners

Bulgaria appeals rings final result

Games come home in ancient and modern glory

Spectacular ceremony opens Games