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The head of radical leftist Syriza party Alexis Tsipras speaks to supporters after winning the elections in Athens January 25, 2015

Why Greek voters bucked Europe, backed an anti-austerity party

Economics

Voters in Greece have thrown their support behind Alexis Tsipras, the leader of a left-wing, anti-austerity party called Syriza. Tsipras says his first task as prime minister will be to renegotiate the tough economic measures imposed on Greece by the Eurozone, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank. Tsipras says he wants to give Greeks their dignity back.

Alexis Tsipras, leader of Greece's far-left Syriza party smiles during a meeting with Greek President Karolos Papoulias (not pictured) at the Presidential palace in Athens November 3, 2014.

Why Europe is suddenly rediscovering Greece’s financial instability

Economics

Spanish turning to carrots to protest higher taxes on cultural events

Business, Economics and Jobs

No agreement yet as Greece tries to form a government and population fumes

Global Politics

Greece’s future uncertain after voters reject austerity supporters

Global Politics
The World

Spanish Anti-Austerity Protesters Get Creative With Flash Mobs and Carrots

Business, Economics and Jobs

A carrot rebellion is underway at a small Spanish theater in Bescano. One night, instead of selling tickets for a play, the theater sold carrots. For the same price.

Leaked Memo Urges Greece to Move to Six-Day Work Week

Conflict & Justice

Greece remains at the center of Europe’s ongoing battle to salvage its single currency, the Euro. Now, a leaked memo indicates that European leaders want Greece to expand the work week, and loosen up its labor laws.

The World

Uncertainty in Greece After Anti-Austerity Vote

Global Politics

The EU and Germany have stressed Greece must keep to the terms of the two EU/IMF bailouts, after a surge of voter support for anti-austerity parties.

The World

European workers protest austerity measures

Conflict & Justice

Thousands of protesters from across Europe are taking part in demonstrations against spending cuts by EU governments. Trade unions say EU workers may be the biggest victims of a financial crisis set off by bankers. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports.