The failure of any party to form a new government following Greek national elections means the end of the euro currency there is almost a certainty. Thus dies the illusion that a common European currency would cure all... more ››

Talks to form a new Greek government appeared to be near collapse on Sunday after the leader of a leftist party that favors scrapping Greece’s loan agreement with foreign creditors refused to join a unity coalition. If the... more ››

The Greek euro tragedy is reaching its final act: It is clear that either this year or next, Greece is highly likely to default on its debt and exit the eurozone. Postponing the exit until after the June election with a new... more ››

AS I follow the modern Greek tragedy unfolding in Europe, I flash back to the 18 years I spent in Athens, walking to school in Plaka (the old part of the city), on the same streets that have recently been filled with protesters... more ››