Learning German

11 German words that come from the Greek language

German speakers probably know more Greek than they think. Here's a run down of the top words which have traveled from Athens to Berlin - and you're likely to hear (and see) everyday

greece

Why Greece says Germany's economic policies are 'crazy'

Greece criticized Germany on Thursday for what it said was a "crazy" approach to investing in Europe.

Angela Merkel

MPs vote through third Greek bailout package

German MPs voted through a third European bailout package for Greece on Wednesday, although a large number of abstentions and 'no' votes pointed to a sizable rebellion among Chancellor Angela Merkel's ranks.

Business

German firm to take over 14 Greek airports

Greece's radical left Syriza government on Tuesday approved its first privatization granting a concession of more than a dozen key regional airports to Germany's Fraport-Slentel consortium in a deal worth €1.23 billion.

Angela Merkel

Merkel combats doubts about IMF in Greek deal

Chancellor Angela Merkel insists the International Monetary Fund must participate in Greece's new bailout, but doubts about IMF involvement are complicating her bid to sell MPs the deal ahead of Wednesday's key parliamentary vote.

Angela Merkel

Germany sceptical over Greek bailout deal

UPDATE: Germany on Thursday said Berlin and Paris were seeking further information on Greece's plans to privatise parts of its economy before approving a third bailout package.

Angela Merkel

Berlin to have position on bailout by week's end

Update: Germany said on Wednesday it still needed time to review an international bailout agreement hammered out by Greece and its creditors, but aimed to take a stance by the week's end.

European Union

Germany, France unite on IMF rescue for Greece

Germany and France have thrashed out a deal to involve the IMF in a rescue package for Greece's ailing economy, as European leaders sought a strategy to halt the euro's slide in Brussels.