Greece coalition talks fail
Greece's politicians have yet again failed to agree a new government, after the latest round of coalition talks.
Greece's politicians have yet again failed to agree a new government, after the latest round of coalition talks.
Greek radical left leader Alexis Tsipras says he will not join or support a pro-bailout coalition government, saying he cannot agree to what he terms a mistake.
His continued refusal makes new elections in the crisis-struck country more likely.
Mr Tsipras made the comments today after attending a meeting convened by President Karolos Papoulias with the head of the conservative New Democracy and socialist PASOK parties.
New elections are on the horizon for Greece, as it looks as though the country's patchwork of parties cannot form an administration.
Greece faces weeks of political turmoil as conservative leader Antonis Samaras fails to form a coalition government.
A resounding rejection of the political status quo in Greek and French elections has thrown Europe's economic recovery off balance