Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's government

By Maria Petrakis

A bronze statue of Harry S. Truman stands unguarded in the side of a busy Athens road, a reminder of Greece's post-World War II position as a strategic bulwark for the U.S. and Europe.

If euro-area policy makers overcome their frustration over Greek financial brinkmanship and cough up more aid, it will be in no small part because of that role.

European lenders on Wednesday dashed Greece's hopes for a quick cash-for-reforms deal in the coming days, leaving Athens in an increasingly desperate financial position ahead of a major debt payment next week.

By Nikos Chrysoloras

Greece's cash-strapped government may get a brief respite in yet another looming debt payment next week thanks to a public holiday.

As Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's government struggles to pay pensions and salaries at the end of the month, the May 1st public holiday may give its depleted coffers a break.

A Greek parliamentary committee set up by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's government to demand reparations for the Nazi occupation of Greece began work on Wednesday, in a move likely to heighten tensions between Athens and Berlin.

By Karl Stagno Navarra, Ben Sills & Marcus Bensasson

International Monetary Fund officials told their euro-area colleagues that Greece is the most unhelpful client their organization has dealt with in its 70-year history, according to two people familiar with the talks.

Greece appointed early on Tuesday new management at the country's privatization agency (TAIPED), which is expected to play a key role in implementing the leftist government's plans to limit further state asset sell-offs.

By Eleni Chrepa & Nikos Chrysoloras

Greece repaid a loan due Monday to the International Monetary Fund, further depleting cash reserves that risk running out this month unless a deal is reached with European partners.

By Eleni Chrepa & Nikos Chrysoloras

Greece is set to make its next repayment to the International Monetary Fund Monday, further depleting cash reserves that risk running out this month unless a deal is reached with European partners.

By David Goodman

Greece's bonds rose as euro-area finance ministers approved a bailout extension, deferring a showdown over the nation's future in the currency bloc.

By Yalman Onaran

An outflow of deposits from Greek banks will put pressure on the government to limit how much money people can withdraw or transfer outside the country as European Union nations lose patience with providing a lifeline.