General strike brings Greece to standstill / Greece and lenders have reached agreement on many issues, says Dijsselbloem

Greece's trade unions brought the country to a virtual standstill on the 12 November 2015 with anti-austerity protests. Commentators in European newspapers suggested that the Greek government was once again at loggerheads with the troika over the implementation of the reforms that are a prerequisite for financial aid. But arguing with the creditors won't help the country out of its predicament, some commentators criticised, urging Athens to take swift action.

This Main Focus from Euro|Topics offers English (+ French and German) translations of a selections of articles in European news sources on this topic.

Media reported on 17 November that Greece's creditors and the Greek government had reached an agreement that should allow a €2 billion payment later in the week.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: The Greek debt crisis: Key sources http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-greek-debt-crisis-key-sources/

ESO: Background information: Athens scurries to catch up as lenders return http://www.europeansources.info/record/athens-scurries-to-catch-up-as-lenders-return/

ESO: Background information: IMF pushes Europe for formal restructuring accord on Greek debt http://www.europeansources.info/record/imf-pushes-europe-for-formal-restructuring-accord-on-greek-debt/

Kathimerini, 14.11.15: More tough measures loom as Greece eyes bailout loans http://www.ekathimerini.com/203425/article/ekathimerini/news/more-tough-measures-loom-as-greece-eyes-bailout-loans

ESO: Background information: Meeting: Eurogroup meeting, 9 November 2015 http://www.europeansources.info/record/meeting-eurogroup-meeting-9-november-2015/

Kathimerini, 13.11.15: Greek economy contracted in third quarter amid capital controls http://www.ekathimerini.com/203384/article/ekathimerini/business/greek-economy-contracted-in-third-quarter-amid-capital-controls

Kathimerini, 13.11.15: Banks keep books open, fret over talks http://www.ekathimerini.com/203408/article/ekathimerini/business/banks-keep-books-open-fret-over-talks

Kathimerini, 15.11.15: Greece and lenders have reached agreement on many issues, says Dijsselbloem http://www.ekathimerini.com/203435/article/ekathimerini/business/greece-and-lenders-have-reached-agreement-on-many-issues-says-dijsselbloem

The Guardian, 12.11.15: Greek general strike: Petrol bombs and teargas during anti-austerity protest - as it happened http://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2015/nov/12/greek-general-strike-against-austerity-measures-business-live

EurActiv, 16.11.15: Report: Greek crisis damaged EMU in non-eurozone states http://www.euractiv.com/sections/euro-finance/report-greek-crisis-damaged-emu-non-eurozone-states-319462

EUObserver, 17.11.15: Greece reaches €2bn deal with creditors https://euobserver.com/economic/131144

The Wall Street Journal, 17.11.15: Greece Reaches Deal Over Next Portion of Bailout Aid, Say Officials http://www.wsj.com/articles/greece-reaches-deal-over-next-portion-of-bailout-aid-say-officials-1447749145

The Guardian, 15.11.15: Greece misses bailout deadline as talks with creditors drag on http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/nov/15/greek-talks-on-homeowner-protection-delayed-foreclosure-law

Kathimerini, 17.11.15: Greece reaches deal with lenders unlocking stalled aid http://www.ekathimerini.com/203490/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-reaches-deal-with-lenders-unlocking-stalled-aid

Deutsche Welle, 17.11.15: Greece, creditors reach deal opening way for first aid disbursement http://dw.com/p/1H6wQ

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