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All about Greece and other shaky economies

All about Greece and other shaky economies

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Earlier companies were going bankrupt, now countries are turning belly up.

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group F matches between Georgia and Portugal; Czechia and Turkey in Germany on Wednesday.

Germans say parcel bomb came from Greece

Germans say parcel bomb came from Greece

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The packet was sent from Athens by air mail two days ago disguised as books and the explosive device hidden inside was "very similar" to the parcel bomb, which exploded on Tuesday at the Swiss embassy in Athens, German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said.

Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Plans Unveiled

Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Plans Unveiled

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Paris 2024 opening ceremony to start at 7.30 p.m. local time

'You are not alone': Pope brings 3 refugee families from Greece to Rome

'You are not alone': Pope brings 3 refugee families from Greece to Rome

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Pope Francis transformed the lives of a dozen Syrian refugees on Saturday when he plucked three families from a crowded camp on the Greek island of Lesbos and took them back to Rome.

Greece 'No' doesn't affect markets; Sensex, Nifty end in green

Greece 'No' doesn't affect markets; Sensex, Nifty end in green

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The recovery was led by pharma majors led by Dr Reddy's Labs.

Will Greece's debt do apart Europe's union?

Will Greece's debt do apart Europe's union?

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Every financial crisis has political and geo-political consequences.

PIX: Fleeing war and repression, refugees flood Greece island

PIX: Fleeing war and repression, refugees flood Greece island

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Hundreds of people arrive on Greece's eastern Aegean islands daily, many after fleeing conflict in Syria and Afghanistan.

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Twice finalist Ruud overcomes Davidovich Fokina test

Marathon Flame arrives in Mumbai from Greece

Marathon Flame arrives in Mumbai from Greece

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

The city on Sunday became the first-ever destination, outside Europe and the United States, to host the "Marathon Flame" in the lead up to the seventh Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 17.

India No. 1 in ODIs, T20Is; Australia top Test rankings

India No. 1 in ODIs, T20Is; Australia top Test rankings

Rediff.com3 May 2024

India may have lost the ODI World Cup final to Australia but have increased their lead over them from three to six points, leading the table with 122 points.

Greece face FIFA and UEFA suspension over new law

Greece face FIFA and UEFA suspension over new law

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Greece's Football Federation (EPO) could be suspended from international football over government interference should a proposed new sports law be voted in, FIFA and UEFA have warned.

World Cup: Greece out to clip Colombia's attacking wings

World Cup: Greece out to clip Colombia's attacking wings

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Containing Colombia's potent attacking game, even without injured striker Radamel Falcao, will be key to defensive-minded Greece's attempt to upset the World Cup Group C favourites on Saturday.

Greece remaining in EU in everyone's interest: US

Greece remaining in EU in everyone's interest: US

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Investors across the globe may find some initial relief in the elections.

Struggling France wary of relaxed Greece

Struggling France wary of relaxed Greece

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

Champions France and surprise package Greece will be subject to very different expectations when they meet in their Euro 2004 football championship quarter-final on Friday.

Greece plane crash: All 121 dead

Greece plane crash: All 121 dead

Rediff.com14 Aug 2005

Cypriot plane crashes in Greece, 121 dead

Euro: Russia hammer Czechs, Poles held by Greece

Euro: Russia hammer Czechs, Poles held by Greece

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Euro 2012 got off to an incident-packed start on Friday with Group A favourites Russia thrashing the Czech Republic 4-1 while Greece spoiled the party for co-hosts Poland in a drawn opening match as both teams finished with 10 men.

Merkel rejects calls for orderly insolvency of Greece

Merkel rejects calls for orderly insolvency of Greece

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Resolving the crisis will require a 'very long and step-by-step process' involving budget restructuring, restoring confidence in financial markets, improving competitiveness and other measures, she said on Tuesday after a meeting with Finland Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen in Berlin.

Wrestler Antim Panghal Crowned 2023's Rising Star

Wrestler Antim Panghal Crowned 2023's Rising Star

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Panghal's remarkable season has outshone even senior standout Vinesh Phogat, who shares the same weight category

Greece lightning strikes out at home

Greece lightning strikes out at home

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

Fairy tale continues, says Greece coach

Fairy tale continues, says Greece coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

German coach Otto Rehhagel hailed the 1-0 silver goal victory over Czech Republic in Thursday's Euro 2004 semi-final as a miracle.

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Friday.

Markets make handsome gains on monsoon progress, Greece proposal

Markets make handsome gains on monsoon progress, Greece proposal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Most Asian markets ended with gains.

Anuradha Devi wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

Anuradha Devi wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Debutant Anuradha Devi won a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event behind Rio Olympic champion Anna Korakakki of Greece at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo, Egypt.

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.

Euro zone leaders postpone Greece bail-out meet

Euro zone leaders postpone Greece bail-out meet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

A summit of the 17-nation euro group was proposed by European Council president Herman van Rompuy in Brussels to prevent larger euro zone economies such as Italy and Spain from being sucked into the crisis by demonstrating their determination to help keep Greece from defaulting on its debts.

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

10 years on, Athens 2004 gives Greece little to cheer

10 years on, Athens 2004 gives Greece little to cheer

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

It was billed as a chance to transform Greece's image abroad and boost growth but 10 years after the country hosted the world's greatest sporting extravaganza there is little to celebrate at the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games.

PHOTOS: Greece could have beaten Japan but for red card

PHOTOS: Greece could have beaten Japan but for red card

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Greece could have emerged victorious from their 0-0 World Cup Group C draw with Japan on Thursday were it not for Kostas Katsouranis's first-half red card, coach Fernando Santos said.

Greece may find it is easier to close banks than re-open them

Greece may find it is easier to close banks than re-open them

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Closing banks and restricting the flow of capital can build pressure for a solution as finances get squeezed.

Is Triptii Dimri India's Newest Heartthrob?

Is Triptii Dimri India's Newest Heartthrob?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As we say cheers to the holiday season, let's take a deep dive into Triptii's playful vacay wardrobe.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Greece, China not going to cause any issues for us: TCS

Greece, China not going to cause any issues for us: TCS

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The overall momentum is very strong, said the company CEO.

It's not Greece, but Portugal who owes the most to IMF

It's not Greece, but Portugal who owes the most to IMF

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Top 10 debtor countries owe 86% of total IMF loans

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Still wearing a compression sleeve after a recent forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz produced a stellar show in a rematch of the duo's 2022 encounter to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

Nigeria stun Greece to move closer to London Games

Nigeria stun Greece to move closer to London Games

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Double European champions Greece made a shock exit from the Olympic basketball qualifiers on Friday following a narrow 80-79 defeat against Nigeria.

Images: Slick South Korea make sloppy Greece pay

Images: Slick South Korea make sloppy Greece pay

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

South Korea chalked up the first win of this year's World Cup finals with a fluent 2-0 victory over a Greece side that paid a heavy price for defensive frailties in their Group B opener on Saturday.

Will injury jeopardise Djokovic's 11th Australian Open Quest?

Will injury jeopardise Djokovic's 11th Australian Open Quest?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Novak Djokovic hampered by wrist issue at United Cup

Greece PM agrees to step down over financial crisis

Greece PM agrees to step down over financial crisis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Greece's political leaders have agreed to form a national unity government after the nation's embattled Prime Minister George Papendreou agreed to step down half way through his four-year-term under pressure from a European ultimatum. An agreement in principle was reached between Papandreou and Antonis Samaras, the conservative opposition leader, after a meeting with the president on Sunday.