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Eurozone Business Activity Expands at Fastest Pace in 27 Months
Business activity also expanded in France and Germany, Eurozone's largest economies.
Greek Democracy 'Endangered' by Golden Dawn as Creditors Fly in For Fresh Austerity Talks
As mass unrest sweeps country following Golden Dawn violence, experts warn further austerity could push country over brink.
ECB Tipped to Pick Oliver Wyman to Aid Bank Asset Review
Leading US consultants likely to review Europe's biggest banks
Greece Prime Minister Antonis Samaras Begs Bailout Lenders for Leniency as Athens Riots
Samaras warns "popularism" and extremism" could derail his country's economic recovery.
Spain's Public Debt Hits Record High
Europe's fourth largest economy continues to struggle despite eurozone exiting recession.
Germany Records Surprise Exports Fall as Eurozone Weakness Persists
July exports declined 1.1% from June as exports to euro-area members fell 0.7%.
Eurozone Manufacturing Sector in 'Broad-Based' Recovery
Markit Eurozone manufacturing PMI rises to 26-month high at 51.4 in August.
Eurozone Unemployment Rate Stable After Recession Exit
Eurozone's unemployment rate remains at 12.1%, though state-by-state disparities exist.
Germany's Wolfgang Schaeuble: Greece Needs Another Bailout
German finance minister Schaeuble admits Greece needs more rescue funds from troika
European Markets Rise Ahead of German Data
Market participants to track German inflation and investor confidence data today.
Greece Budget Beats Target to Report Surprise Primary Surplus
European rescue funds help Greek budget to reach surplus for seven months to July.
European Banks Axed 5,500 Branches in 2012
There are now 20,000 fewer branches around the European Union than 2008
Mark Carney's First Female MPC Member: Vicky Pryce, Stephanie Flanders or Gillian Tett?
Bank of England Govenor Mark Carney bemoaned the "striking" lack of women policymakers, but who would be his first?
Has Eurozone Finally Turned the Corner? Business Activity Expands For First Time in 18 Months
Markit Eurozone composite PMI rises to 50.5 in July from 48.7 in June on accelerated activity in Germany.
Latin American Countries Refuse to Back IMF Greece Bailouts
Brazil and 10 small nations in Central and South America and the Caribbean refuse to support bankrolling Greece.
Eurozone Unemployment Falls for First Time Since 2011
Unemployed people in the region decreased by 24,000 in June to 19.3 million from May, says Eurostat.
IMF Approves €1.7bn Greece Bailout Tranche
The International Monetary Fund gives greenlight on confidence that the country will stick to strict reforms
Italy's Prime Minister Enrico Letta Slams Europe's Handling of Greece's Sovereign Debt Crisis
Letta says there were 'serious mistakes made by Europe in the past few years'
Spain Taps Deposit Guarantee Fund for €1.8bn NCG Banco and Catalunya Banc Bailouts
As a result of the deal, the DGF will hold a 26% stake in NCG Banco and 32.5% of Catalunya Banc.
Greece Approves 25,000 Public Sector Job Cuts and Transfers [VIDEO]
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras's two-party coalition scrapes through vote.
European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding Calls for 'Troika' Abolition
Europe needs to work out problems on its own after IMF, EC and ECB group disbanded.
Portugal Political Crisis Prompts Bailout Review Delay
Government secures 'state of the economy' review respite as it tackles fractured political situation.
European Union Overhauls Bank Bailout Rules
Troubled banks will need to present detailed restructuring plans to get rescue package.
Greek Workers to Strike as Government to Axe More Jobs and Increase Tax Collection
Workers will go on 24-hour strike as finance minister Yannis Stournaras confirms stricter enforcement of austerity plans.
EU Debates Creation of Agency to Salvage or Shut Failing Banks
European Commission will propose the creation of a new group, supervised by the ECB, to determine banks' fate
Greece in Crisis: The Human Fallout of Austerity Measures [SLIDESHOW]
Greece may have secured €6.8bn in aid but more job and spending cuts are on the horizon
EU and IMF Give Greece €6.8bn Bankruptcy Lifeline [VIDEO]
Greece still has to administer reforms and slash public sector jobs in order to get full €8.1bn tranche.
Greece in Crisis as Lenders Remain Divided on Delaying Bailout
Eurozone leaders to decide whether to grant Greece next rescue package tranche.
Spain's Banks Do Not Need More Bailout Funds
European Commission and ECB document shows Spain financial sector stable for moment.
Cyprus Launches Criminal Investigation Into Financial Collapse
Authorities will dig deeper into what caused a financial crisis after it was forced to accept a bumper state bailout