Greek PM quits and calls early poll
Craig TaylorGreece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announces he is resigning and is calling an early election. BBC News – Europe
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German MPs back Greek bailout deal
German MPs approve a third eurozone bailout deal for Greece, after Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says it would be irresponsible to oppose it. BBC News – Europe
Shelling in east Ukraine kills nine
At least nine people die in heavy artillery exchanges in eastern Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a controversial visit to annexed Crimea. BBC News – Europe
Greece ship takes on Kos migrants
Dozens of migrants on the Greek island of Kos begin registering on a passenger ship which will be their temporary shelter as they apply for asylum. BBC News – Europe
IMF calls for Greek debt relief
The International Monetary Fund calls for Greece to be given “significant debt relief” following the approval of a new bailout deal by Eurozone ministers. BBC News – Europe
Greek MPs clash as new vote looms
MPs clash in the Greek parliament ahead of the next crucial vote needed to secure a bailout deal with international creditors. BBC News – Europe