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# Grexit

All time
# 2015 called
As if we didn't have enough to worry about - here are five reasons why a GREXIT is back on the agenda
The will-they-won’t-they Greek financial crisis dominated the summer of 2015.
# Brexit
'Ireland would be the biggest loser from a breakup of the EU': Irish MEPs on Europe's future
We asked a handful of Irish MEPs on what the New Year holds for Europe.
# the language of shakespeare
'Manspreading' and 'Grexit' have been added to the Oxford Dictionaries
It’s official…
# do as we say
Merkel turns the screw as Greece faces intense pressure to accept tough reforms and austerity measures
Tonight’s talks have been described as a “mental waterboarding” of the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
# Explainer
What does Greece's No vote mean for Ireland?
The next 48 hours will be crucial.
# end of the line
Here is the letter Enda Kenny sent to Alexis Tsipras last night
Greece is finally heading for a default on its IMF loans.
# Grexit
Greek banks are now NOT OPENING for a week
The country is taking the measure to avoid financial panic.
# greek drama
"Let the people decide" - Greece will hold referendum on bailout deal
The vote will take place on 5 July.
# TOUGH TALK
Joan Burton: Syriza has been "lecturing the rest of Europe"
The Tánaiste added that Syriza was yet to “persuade us” they can run the Greek economy.
# State of the Nation
Is Greece about to kiss the euro goodbye?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
# State of the Nation
'The last thing the government wants to see is Greece get a better deal than they could'
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
# Final Countdown
Enda Kenny says he believes a deal is possible for Greece
Finance Minister Michael Noonan earlier said he wasn’t optimistic a deal could be reached today.
# Careful Now
'Unexpected developments' in Greece are the biggest risk to Ireland's recovery
The warnings come as a Greek debt deadline looms ever closer.
# Plan B
Ireland is now really thinking about what happens if Greece leaves the eurozone
The government has confirmed talks with the Central Bank and the NTMA about the implications of Greece exiting the eurozone.
Voices
The End (of the Euro) is Nigh
With Greece now just over a fortnight away from default, this could very well spell the beginning of the end for the Euro as we know it.
# Greek tragedy
Greece has found enough cash for the IMF - by not paying its people
Workers and government suppliers have reported major delays in getting their money.
# Oil
All of Greece's problems can be traced back to the 1970s
And oil.
# greek unorthodox
Germany and Greece have settled their bailout differences (for now)
German politicians have just approved the troubled country’s four-month extension.
# acropolis how
Here's what Greece is going to do in return for a bailout extension
The country effectively runs out of money in five days and has agreed a plan with the Troika to receive a four-month extension to its bailout programme.
# Grexit
Noonan reckons the Greek Finance Minister is 'a bit of a rock star'
He also added that Ireland did ask for a debt write down by suggesting ways forward that would result in one.
# Grexit
Can Michael Noonan help save the eurozone from economic disaster?
The Finance Minister is back in Brussels today for the deadline of Greece’s bailout.
# Grexit
Germany says 'nein' to Greece
The move would buy the cash-strapped nation time to unveil new anti-austerity reforms, a government source told AFP.
# Grexit
Greece is two weeks away from running out of money - and returns to talks today
In the worst case scenario, a chaotic “Grexit” could jeopardise the whole euro project.
# Not parthenon with their cash
Greece's bailout expires at the end of February - and no-one knows what will happen next
EUROZONE FINANCE MINISTERS have been unable to reach an agreement on a deal that would ease Greece’s pressures with its €240 billion debt.
# Lonely dancer
Ming thinks Enda's like a man who never asked the lady across the hall to dance
What is he talking about?
# Crunch time
Greece is facing three massive tests for its debt plans today
It’s going to be a big day for the country’s new leaders.
# let's do a deal
Greece has come up with a swap deal to escape its 'debt slavery'
And it’s on the hunt for friends in Europe to back the plan.
# Syriza
The boyish Prime Minister out to restore Greece's luck
Who is Alexis Tsipra?
# separation anxiety
Explainer: Why a 'Grexit' would be bad news for Ireland... but probably won't happen
Greece goes to the polls in just over a week – we look at what that could mean for this country.
# bang for your buck
This chart shows why you're getting less and less US dollars for your euro
The fresh talk of Greece leaving the Euro really isn’t helping.
# Greece
Risk of Greece euro exit 'drastically reduced' says its Central Bank governor
Phew…
# Greece
France and Germany will wait for Troika report before decision on Greece
Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras wants an extension to Greece’s bailout but he’s going to have to wait for any decision.
# Drachmail
Report: EU preparing 'worst case scenario' measures if Greece quits euro
Reuters says officials have discussed limits on ATM withdrawals, border checks and capital controls if Greece goes.
# Grexit
Eurozone countries 'warned to plan for Greek exit' - report
A group of EU finance advisors agreed to issue the instruction on Monday, according to Reuters.
# Greece
Did Angela Merkel say Greece should hold a referendum on euro membership?
Greek officials claimed the German chancellor suggested the possibility of a referendum in a phone call with the Greek president, but Berlin has denied that was the case.