The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/european-central-bank/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:04:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png European Central Bank | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/european-central-bank/ 32 32 Israel holding off on digital shekel until other advanced economies launch currencies https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-holding-off-on-digital-shekel-until-other-advanced-economies-launch-currencies/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:36:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3328784 Currency innovation still being researched; convincing public to adopt it could streamline payments system, puncture Israel's banking duopoly, says BOI deputy governor

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]]> Turkey lira crashes as Trump piles on pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-lira-crashes-as-trump-piles-on-pressure/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 21:55:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1906346 US president also announces doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs on Ankara, noting that ties between the NATO allies are 'not very good'

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]]> Greek lawmakers back 3rd bailout after all-night debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/greek-lawmakers-back-3rd-bailout-after-all-night-debate/ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:30:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1233230 $93 billion rescue package, which requires harsh spending cuts and tax hikes, threatens to split ruling Syriza party

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]]> Athens in ‘intense’ talks to avoid another loan default https://www.timesofisrael.com/athens-in-intense-talks-to-avoid-another-loan-default/ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 23:52:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1229929 Talks over $94 billion bailout enter final stretch as deadline looms for next debt payment by cash-strapped Greece

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]]> Greek parliament tested by dissent ahead of key reform vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/greek-parliament-tested-by-dissent-ahead-of-key-reform-vote/ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 01:48:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1220351 Latest austerity bill, a prerequisite to obtaining new bailout funds for cash-strapped Athens, faces opposition from within ruling Syriza party

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]]> Greek finance minister quits in concession to creditors https://www.timesofisrael.com/greek-finance-minister-quits-in-concession-to-creditors/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:22:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1210119 Yanis Varoufakis says he was unwelcome at eurozone talks; resignation could aid bailout efforts

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]]> Greece imposes capital controls, banks to remain shut https://www.timesofisrael.com/greece-imposes-capital-controls-banks-to-remain-shut/ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 20:18:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1206024 As country hurtles towards default, PM renews request for a several-day bailout extension from EU-IMF creditors

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]]> European Bank set for emergency talks as ‘Grexit’ looms https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-bank-set-for-emergency-talks-as-grexit-looms/ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:41:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1205735 Greece hurtling toward default; French prime minister warns of 'real risk' country will leave eurozone

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]]> Greece’s future in balance as parliament approves referendum https://www.timesofisrael.com/greeces-future-in-balance-as-parliament-approves-referendum/ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 05:35:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1205585 Droves of worried people queue outside banks to withdraw cash as country takes another step toward exiting eurozone

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]]> Greece and eurozone creditors reach deal on loan https://www.timesofisrael.com/greece-and-eurozone-creditors-reach-deal-on-loan/ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:41:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1141189 Athens also commits to unspecified reforms over the coming months

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]]> A week after Israel, EU lowers interest rates to all-time low https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-week-after-israel-eu-lowers-interest-rates-to-all-time-low/ Thu, 04 Sep 2014 14:55:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1059778 Move meant to revitalize eurozone amid weakening economic numbers, declining euro

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]]> Cyprus secures bailout, avoids bankruptcy https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-secures-bailout-avoids-bankruptcy/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:21:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=431780 Finance ministers of 17 eurozone countries accept plan reached after 10 hours of negotiations

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]]> US urges European bank to cut Iran out of transfer system https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-presses-european-bank-to-cut-iran-out-of-transfer-system/ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:30:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=406510 'We will continue to press the ECB to take what we think is the right step here,' says undersecretary of the Treasury

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]]> Senators urge EU to end Iran bank transactions https://www.timesofisrael.com/senators-urge-eu-to-end-iran-bank-transactions/ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:11:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=392846 Signed by 36 legislators, letter seeks to close off possible money laundering mechanism

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