 BBC News | Merkel Vows Support for Portugal New York Times Even as finance ministers from the 17 euro zone countries gathered in Brussels to consider the release of €31.5 billion, or $40.1 billion, in aid for Greece, Ms. Merkel expressed confidence that the troika of international lenders that has bailed out both Greece ... UPDATE 4-Merkel, in anxious Lisbon, hails austerity drive Angela Merkel praises Portugal's resolve on debt crisis Merkel commends Portugal's austerity measures during visit |
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