Eurozone approves Greek bailout accord worth up to 86 bn euros: official
Eurozone finance ministers approved Friday a third debt bailout worth up to 86 billion euros to keep Greece afloat and avoid its chaotic exit from the single currency bloc.
China's long march to currency reform takes a step forward
China's currency devaluation is a step in the long march to a more open regime for the yuan, analysts say, but authorities will need to further loosen their controls to promote long-term growth.
Kazakhstan's 5% employer pension contributions explained by Vice Minister
Vice Minister of Health and Social Development explains the new provision in the pension legislation concerning five percent employer contributions.
Pension reform in Kazakhstan raises questions
Kazakhstan is moving forward with its new pension system. However, some are concerned it will mean lower revenues for the state budget and more money in the shadow economy.
Greece reaches deal with creditors: government source
Greece has reached a deal on a multi-billion bailout with its international creditors after marathon talks.
IMF approves $1.7 bn loan installment to Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund announced the approval of a $1.7 billion loan installment to Ukraine despite uncertainty about the country's debt sustainability and a conflict with separatist forces.
Spain raises pay before elections, warns on Catalonia
Spanish public workers will get a one-percent pay rise next year, trumpeting the country's economic recovery a few months ahead of a general election.
IMF says it will not join new Greece bailout right now
The International Monetary Fund said it would not join a new bailout program for Greece until conditions for debt sustainability.
IMF: Ukraine economic picture 'incredibly encouraging'
Ukraine's government is determined to undertake long-needed reforms, making the economic picture in the country very encouraging.
Dutch finance minister Dijsselbloem re-elected Eurogoup head
Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem was re-elected as head of the Eurogroup which coordinates policy for the 19-nation euro single currency area.
IMF 'ready to work with Greece, EU'
The International Monetary Fund said it stands is prepared to work with Greece and European Union partners to advance the third bailout effort for the country agreed early Monday.
Tsipras tells US Treasury Secretary deal must 'respect' Greeks
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew his country wanted the eurozone to provide a bailout, but one that "respects the Greek people".
Lawyer formerly involved in Ablyazov's case appointed to Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs
Amnestied Ukrainian lawyer Yelena Tishchenko has been appointed to lead the newly established department for return of criminally obtained assets in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
Greek PM seeks parliament's backing for new EU debt talks
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will on Friday ask lawmakers to endorse his new plans to save the country from financial collapse.
Lagarde: A new Greece program needs debt restructure
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said that a new program to prop up Greece's finances would require creditors to restructure debt.
Greek banks to stay closed until Monday: finance ministry
Greek banks will remain closed until Monday, the finance ministry said as the government raced to come up with a new proposal to present to creditors in a last-minute drive to avert a eurozone exit.
Madrid's mantra: Spain is not Greece
Greece's economic turbulence is dominating political debate in Spain ahead of a year-end general election, with the ruling conservatives pointing to Syriza's difficulties to discredit its Spanish ally Podemos.
Major educational reforms to change everything: Sagadiev
Vice Minister of Investments and Development Yerlan Sagadiev suggested an aggressive transfer to education in English at higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan.
'Can't take risk' of Greece leaving euro: French PM
France can't take the risk of Greece leaving the eurozone, which would have an effect across the globe, the prime minister said on Tuesday.
IMF 'ready to assist Greece if requested': Lagarde
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said that the global crisis lender would assist Greece if asked, a day after Greek voters rejected a prior bailout plan.