President urges ‘alternative negotiated approach’ to avoid ‘humanitarian agony’

President delivers wide-ranging speech in Athens, noting vulnerable Kurdish people

President calls for action on vexatious migrant issue on visit to refugee camp in Athens

Higgins calls for culture and youth to be central in shaping the future of the EU

Gallagher says he is ‘very surprised’ at change of heart as President meets Greek leaders

President says those responsible for mistaken economic policies must take blame

Minister speaks ahead of the President’s three-day state visit to Athens

US president reiterates support for debt relief for Greece during visit to Athens

The deportation of migrants from Greece to Turkey may be fast-tracked by an EU agency

Migrants express shock as first deportations take place under EU deal with Turkey

Early morning operation sees two boats transfer first 138 deportees from Lesbos

'We try to explain the situation to them but many remain hopeful the border will reopen'

A dangerous and expensive journey from Kabul has led only to an impasse in Greece

Desperate refugees and migrants are continuing to file through the port

A leading member of Greece’s Syriza party claims a radicalisation of Irish society was taking shape

Former Greek finance minister says ‘old regime is dead but the new regime is struggling to be born’

Athens promises to open five more camps in north of country to accommodate migrants

Irish people advised to take dim view of former Greek finance chief’s election stance

The death of three-year-old boy Syrian boy Alan Kurdi inspired many to go to Greece

Capital’s cemetery can no longer accept the remains of those drowned fleeing war

Selection of Greek government marred by allegations about Dimitris Kammenos

Ministers of Syriza-Independent Greeks coalition must begin introducing bailout measures

Syriza leader re-establishes ties with former coalition partner Independent Greeks

Prime minister hails ‘people’s victory’ in election marked by historic low turnout

Leftist party may need a third coalition partner as bailout measures kick in

Syriza leader says party must continue ‘fight on European battlefield’ ahead of election

Splinter group Popular Unity having little impact with New Democracy the main rival

New Democracy candidate meeting people in their homes in bid to connect with voters

Syriza and New Democracy discuss economy and foreign policy ahead of Sunday’s election

Greece may opt for a safe pair of hands this time, in the New Democracy party

After many years ranting in the wilderness, Vassilis Leventis is beginning to look viable

Image of Laith Majid hugging his children brought world’s focus to refugee plight

Migrants and refugees waiting up to a fortnight for paperwork to be processed

At least 12 Syrian refugees, including eight children, drowned heading for Kos

Analysis: Greece’s former prime minister still popular despite summer of turmoil

PM tells electorate of ‘moral and political obligation to submit to your judgment’

Election will not just determine next government but future of Syriza itself

MPs bicker through the night over deal to keep country afloat

Deputies in Athens are expected to back the third bailout after long, acrimonious debate

Crisis eases as registration backlog cleared – but people continue to arrive

Third deal involving €85 billion has been criticised by Germany’s finance ministry

Talks with quartet of institutions expected to begin in Athens today

Focus on whether other Syriza MPs will join dissenters in voting against government

Controls restrict withdrawal levels and stop most transfers out of the country

There is fear of creating a schism within Greece’s ruling party

Prime minister loses parliamentary majority

Greek banks have been closed for more than two weeks and are not due to reopen until Monday at the earliest

In TV interview, Tsipras said EU summit in Brussels was a “sad night” for Europe

Some remain angry and defiant, while one insists Tsipras is not a traitor

‘Finns are honest and law-abiding but Greeks tend to do their own thing’

Corinth voted No in a big way, and people seem resigned to tough times ahead for Greece

Greek press see stark choice between euro and drachma by Sunday

Squeeze brings unease – and pragmatism – at farmers market on day 10 of capital controls

Five years of austerity have made people resourceful in sourcing the right medicines

A strong turnout saw citizens rally behind their prime minister and government

Greek crisis: Business has ‘ground to halt since capital controls were introduced’

Voters reject bailout, defying warnings ‘No’ result would set Athens on path out of euro

Greek prime minister must quickly rebuild trust with lenders and reopen the banks

Greek prime minister says voters are sending a message of dignity and determination

Most of the country’s main newspapers have openly called for a Yes in the plebiscite

One-year-olds won’t be served up on foreign plates any time soon thanks to capital controls

OXI for many Greeks is a word symbolising national pride and defiance

Newspapers and TV are ignoring support for a No, one content analysis concludes

Tsipras urges voters to reject terms of bailout agreement offered by creditors

Greek prime minister predicts he would secure new deal within 48 hours of referendum

Imposition of capital controls and bank closures will be key factors, analysts say

Greek banks facilitate the superannuation cash withdrawals that fuel households

Eurogroup to wait for the outcome of the Greece referendum before any further talks

‘We’ve had enough lies. We’re bankrupt, so we need help from the EU’

Last-minute appeal to extend second Greek programme rejected on Tuesday night

Yannis Dragasakis says government may yet make political decision to cancel plebiscite

Jeroen Dijsselbloem says country’s stance towards its creditors would have to change

Greek prime minister says he will ‘respect outcome’ of referendum

Angry people left standing outside bank with no access to their money

France trying to get Greece back into negotiations as bailout nears expiration

Lesvos is doing its best to help huge numbers of refugees seeking a safer life in Europe

Tsipras is optimistic a deal can be reached, but few in Europe agree

Greek finance minister insists deal with troika has not compromised his leftist principles

Greece to submit reforms for approval by lenders

The change sweeping through Greece may have a ripple effect

Syriza election platform must be respected, says finance minister Yanis Varoufakis

Tsipras says main priorities the economy, creditors and country’s humanitarian crisis

Economics professor Yanis Varoufakis influenced by Keynes - with traces of Marx

Cabinet to be sworn in as Syriza strikes coalition deal with Independent Greeks

Victorious Syriza leader opts out of traditional religious ceremony to give civil oath of office, but makes a point of informing A(...)

‘There will be no rupture, but no continuation of subjugation either,’ says Alexis Tsipras

A populace weary of harsh austerity has chosen to change direction

Profile: leader poised to be Greece’s first leftist premier and youngest in living memory

Former Samaras adviser says fear tactic may backfire as Syriza holds 6-point poll lead

Eurogroup chief says room to manoeuvre if new government honours its agreements

Greece will make history, Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras tells final rally ahead of general election

Golden Dawn’s jailed leader Nikos Michaloliakos addresses rally in the northern Greek city of Thessalonikirally by phone

Fundraiser is shipping home subset of Greece’s diaspora to vote

Left-wing Syriza has boxed itself into a corner, says centrist Potami candidate

Winning over hearts and minds is crucial if Syriza is to win the majority it covets

IMF suspends bailout negotiations with country until new administration formed

Government needs 12-vote swing in ballot to avoid snap general election

€3m offered for support of government presidential candidate, says opposition MP

New Democracy party must have candidate elected or face snap election