European Debt Crisis

Protesters in Greece are wary of rising violence at demonstrations after the death of three bankers from a gas bomb. Reporter Joanna Kakissis in Athens describes the scene of the protest and why the demonstrations have gotten so out of hand.

The euro fell to its lowest level in a year despite recent news of a Greek debt rescue package. Spain was the main focus of worries as rumors swirled it was seeking a bailout. Stephen Beard reports.

Between International Monetary Fund and help from other European countries, Greece's rescue package will come to around $146 billion in loans. But the country still has to make serious changes. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Stephen Beard.

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says his country's survival is at stake and needs bailout funds. Germany has been the main obstacle to the bailout, but word from Berlin is Germans are prepared to help. Stephen Beard reports.

Spain became the third European country in two days to have its bond rating downgraded. European bureau chief Stephen Beard talks with Tess Vigeland about what implications that move will have and the latest rescue package for Greece.

Germany wants Greece to make deep budget cuts in order to go forward with its part of the bailout loan. But the Greek government will not have an easy time selling spending cuts to an angry public. Joanna Kakissis reports.

European financial officials meet today to discuss a bailout for Greece, which is dealing with junk debt and growing economic peril. Stephen Beard explains how Greece's financial crisis affects the rest of the world.

How are Greeks responding to Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou's call for an international lifeline? Steve Chiotakis gets the word on the street from reporter Joanna Kakissis in Athens.

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, has formally asked for help with the country's debt. With financial troubles mounting over the last few months, why has the official request just been made now? Steve Chiotakis talks to Stephen Beard.