Greece officially asks the EU to provide the debt-ridden country with six-month loan assistance.

Greece says it is optimistic that a plan it aims to present to its international lenders will gain their approval.

Greek Prime Minister rejects any further extension of bailout from international creditors.

S&P has cut its credit rating on Greece further into junk status.

Thousands of people rally in Athens to support efforts by the new anti-austerity government.

Greece says it is not going to ask for more loans until an agreement with international creditors is reached in May.

The European Central Bank says it will stop lending to Greece if it fails to extend the bailout program by the end of February.

The euro drops to a new 11-year low after the European Central Bank launched a bond-buying scheme.

The European Central Bank has announced plans to inject over a trillion dollars into the eurozone. The move is aimed at stimulating the economy and eventually creating more jobs. But critics believe it is unlikely to bring about much change.

The European Central Bank plans to launch a massive bond-buying scheme worth one trillion euros.