EU divided as Bulgaria's Georgieva heads IMF vote The number two of the World Bank Kristalina Georgieva has emerged on top in a vote of EU ministers as the bloc's candidate to become IMF chief, but the fractious process failed to heal bitter divisions between member states. World • 02 Aug 19
EU divided as Bulgaria's Georgieva heads IMF vote The number two of the World Bank Kristalina Georgieva has emerged on top in a vote of EU ministers as the bloc's candidate to become IMF chief, but the fractious process failed to heal bitter divisions between member states. World • 02 Aug 19
Euro zone expected to release €10bn to Greece After a six-month delay, the euro zone is likely to say tomorrow that Greece has passed the reforms needed to unblock €10bn in new loans. Business • 23 May 16
Euro zone expected to release €10bn to Greece After a six-month delay, the euro zone is likely to say tomorrow that Greece has passed the reforms needed to unblock €10bn in new loans. Business • 23 May 16
Greece considers proposal to unblock review talks Greece is considering adopting measures proposed by EU institutions now and agreeing to implement additional reforms if it misses its 2018 bailout targets, in an effort to unlock new bailout loans, a government official has said. Business • 18 Apr 16
Greece considers proposal to unblock review talks Greece is considering adopting measures proposed by EU institutions now and agreeing to implement additional reforms if it misses its 2018 bailout targets, in an effort to unlock new bailout loans, a government official has said. Business • 18 Apr 16
EU/IMF bailout monitors to return to Greece Bailout monitors from the EU and IMF will return to Greece as soon tomorrow in an effort to complete a long-delayed review of the programme and unlock rescue cash. Business • 07 Mar 16
EU/IMF bailout monitors to return to Greece Bailout monitors from the EU and IMF will return to Greece as soon tomorrow in an effort to complete a long-delayed review of the programme and unlock rescue cash. Business • 07 Mar 16
IMF breaks off debt talks with Greece in Brussels The International Monetary Fund has dramatically raised the stakes in Greece's stalled debt talks, announcing that its delegation had broken off negotiations in Brussels and flown home because of major differences with Athens. News • 11 Jun 15
IMF breaks off debt talks with Greece in Brussels The International Monetary Fund has dramatically raised the stakes in Greece's stalled debt talks, announcing that its delegation had broken off negotiations in Brussels and flown home because of major differences with Athens. News • 11 Jun 15
Greece agrees to Troika talks over debt deal Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that officials from the EU, ECB and IMF troika will hold talks with Greek negotiators over the weekend on a possible preliminary debt deal. News • 13 Feb 15
Greece agrees to Troika talks over debt deal Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that officials from the EU, ECB and IMF troika will hold talks with Greek negotiators over the weekend on a possible preliminary debt deal. News • 13 Feb 15
'Historic day' as Troika concludes visit Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that today was an historic day, as the Troika concluded its final visit ahead of Ireland's exit from the bailout programme next month. News • 07 Nov 13
'Historic day' as Troika concludes visit Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that today was an historic day, as the Troika concluded its final visit ahead of Ireland's exit from the bailout programme next month. News • 07 Nov 13
Drug costs concern departing Troika officials The Troika is to endorse Ireland's achievements under the bailout programme tomorrow, but it continues to believe the Irish authorities have a lot of work to do, particularly in the health sector. News • 06 Nov 13
Drug costs concern departing Troika officials The Troika is to endorse Ireland's achievements under the bailout programme tomorrow, but it continues to believe the Irish authorities have a lot of work to do, particularly in the health sector. News • 06 Nov 13
Kenny warns EU pledges crucial for bailout exit Taoiseach Enda Kenny has warned that commitments made by eurozone leaders to supporting Irish banks will be a factor in how successfully Ireland exits the EU-IMF bailout. News • 24 Oct 13
Kenny warns EU pledges crucial for bailout exit Taoiseach Enda Kenny has warned that commitments made by eurozone leaders to supporting Irish banks will be a factor in how successfully Ireland exits the EU-IMF bailout. News • 24 Oct 13
Deal on bank health tests reportedly reached Officials from the EU and IMF are reported to have reached agreement with the Central Bank on the methodology for a new round of bank tests, due to be carried out next month. News • 20 Sep 13
Deal on bank health tests reportedly reached Officials from the EU and IMF are reported to have reached agreement with the Central Bank on the methodology for a new round of bank tests, due to be carried out next month. News • 20 Sep 13
Rehn accuses IMF of 'washing its hands' on Greece A row between the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund over the first Greek bailout has intensified significantly. News • 07 Jun 13
Rehn accuses IMF of 'washing its hands' on Greece A row between the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund over the first Greek bailout has intensified significantly. News • 07 Jun 13
Taoiseach says row over Greek bailout not needed Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said decisiveness, clarity and courage is required rather than a row between the IMF and Europe over how the Greek bailout was constructed. News • 07 Jun 13
Taoiseach says row over Greek bailout not needed Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said decisiveness, clarity and courage is required rather than a row between the IMF and Europe over how the Greek bailout was constructed. News • 07 Jun 13
Greek parliament passes civil service reforms Greek politicians have approved a reform law to unlock about €8.8bn of rescue loans from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. News • 29 Apr 13
Greek parliament passes civil service reforms Greek politicians have approved a reform law to unlock about €8.8bn of rescue loans from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. News • 29 Apr 13
Ireland 'should get seven more years for loans' Ireland should be given, on average, an additional seven years to repay its bailout loans, according to a draft paper from the European Commission, ECB and IMF. Business • 10 Apr 13
Ireland 'should get seven more years for loans' Ireland should be given, on average, an additional seven years to repay its bailout loans, according to a draft paper from the European Commission, ECB and IMF. Business • 10 Apr 13
Banks to open in Cyprus Thursday Cypriots are expected to descend in their thousands on banks tomorrow, which reopen with tight controls imposed on transactions to prevent fleeing depositors from cleaning out the vaults in a catastrophic bank run. News • 28 Mar 13
Banks to open in Cyprus Thursday Cypriots are expected to descend in their thousands on banks tomorrow, which reopen with tight controls imposed on transactions to prevent fleeing depositors from cleaning out the vaults in a catastrophic bank run. News • 28 Mar 13
Cyprus in last-minute talks to save economy Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades has held fraught last-minute talks with international lenders as doubts grow about whether a deal could be reached to save Cyprus from financial meltdown. News • 24 Mar 13
Cyprus in last-minute talks to save economy Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades has held fraught last-minute talks with international lenders as doubts grow about whether a deal could be reached to save Cyprus from financial meltdown. News • 24 Mar 13
Small savers in Cyprus 'should be protected' Eurozone ministers urged Cyprus to let smaller savers escape a levy on bank deposits, before a parliamentary vote that will either secure the island's financial rescue or threaten default. News • 18 Mar 13
Small savers in Cyprus 'should be protected' Eurozone ministers urged Cyprus to let smaller savers escape a levy on bank deposits, before a parliamentary vote that will either secure the island's financial rescue or threaten default. News • 18 Mar 13
Cypriot president defends €10bn bailout terms The Cypriot president has said he had to agree to the controversial EU-IMF bailout terms, as the only alternative was the country going bankrupt. News • 17 Mar 13
Cypriot president defends €10bn bailout terms The Cypriot president has said he had to agree to the controversial EU-IMF bailout terms, as the only alternative was the country going bankrupt. News • 17 Mar 13
Eurozone ministers agree Greek debt target Eurozone finance ministers and the IMF clinched agreement on a new debt target for Greece tonight in a breakthrough towards releasing an urgently needed tranche of loans to the near-bankrupt economy. News • 27 Nov 12
Eurozone ministers agree Greek debt target Eurozone finance ministers and the IMF clinched agreement on a new debt target for Greece tonight in a breakthrough towards releasing an urgently needed tranche of loans to the near-bankrupt economy. News • 27 Nov 12
Cyprus agrees bailout terms with EU and IMF Cyprus has agreed a bailout package with the European Union and International Monetary Fund and expects the lenders to confirm the deal later today, the island's government spokesman said. News • 23 Nov 12
Cyprus agrees bailout terms with EU and IMF Cyprus has agreed a bailout package with the European Union and International Monetary Fund and expects the lenders to confirm the deal later today, the island's government spokesman said. News • 23 Nov 12
IMF official says eurozone prospects deteriorating A member of the Troika has told an economic conference in Galway that growth prospects for the euro area are deteriorating. News • 15 Oct 12
IMF official says eurozone prospects deteriorating A member of the Troika has told an economic conference in Galway that growth prospects for the euro area are deteriorating. News • 15 Oct 12
Markets upbeat about Ireland's prospects: Barclays Financial markets are relatively upbeat about Ireland’s prospects, according to a new report on the Irish economy from Barclays. Business • 12 Oct 12
Markets upbeat about Ireland's prospects: Barclays Financial markets are relatively upbeat about Ireland’s prospects, according to a new report on the Irish economy from Barclays. Business • 12 Oct 12
Government says IMF/EU targets on track The Government has said that it may not require a second bailout if it succeeds in restructuring Permanent TSB and agrees a deal on the promissory notes which finance IBRC. Business • 27 Aug 12
Government says IMF/EU targets on track The Government has said that it may not require a second bailout if it succeeds in restructuring Permanent TSB and agrees a deal on the promissory notes which finance IBRC. Business • 27 Aug 12
Greece resumes debt talks with inspectors Greece's coalition government has resumed austerity negotiations with international debt inspectors. Business • 02 Aug 12
Greece resumes debt talks with inspectors Greece's coalition government has resumed austerity negotiations with international debt inspectors. Business • 02 Aug 12
Greece to commit itself to further spending cuts Greek political leaders have reached agreement on €11.5 billion of austerity cuts demanded under its bailout programme. News • 02 Aug 12
Greece to commit itself to further spending cuts Greek political leaders have reached agreement on €11.5 billion of austerity cuts demanded under its bailout programme. News • 02 Aug 12
