Greek debt crisis timeline:
interspersed with a continual slew of downgrades from international credit rating agencies. political instability, widespread protest,
23 April 2010: Greek prime-minister George Papandreou formally requests an international bailout from the European Union, the European Central Bank (ECB) and the IMF (IMF).
2 May 2010: Papandreou, the IMF, and euro-zone leaders agree to a €110 billion ($816 million) bailout package that would take effect over the next three years. The government announced the new austerity package measures.
6 May 2010: The Greek parliament passes its new austerity package measures with 172 votes in favour and 121 against.
29 June 2011: The government passes its new austerity package – with 155 votes in favour and 138 against – against a backdrop of protests which will eventually turn violent.
31 October 2011: Greek prime minister calls for a confidence vote and a referendum to approve last week's EU summit deal about the Greek debt haircut.
4 November 2011: George Papandreou won the confidence vote with 153 votes in favour and 145 votes against.
6 November 2011: Prime Minister George Papandreou resigned.
10 November 2011: Lucas Papademos became the New Greek Prime Minister, leader of the three party’s coalition government, consisted by parties PASOK, ND and LAOS
8 December 2014: The Greek government announces a snap presidential vote.
29 December 2014: The government collapses after failing to elect a new president paving the way for snap elections to be held on 25 January 2015.
25 January 2015: The legislative election was held. Coalition of the Radical Left won a historic victory.
26 January 2015: The new government …