Leaked letter alerts German chancellor that Greece needs urgent help to meet looming debt repayment deadlinesThe Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, has raised the stakes ahead of talks with Angela Merkel, warning that an insolvent Athens will be unable to meet looming debt repayments without urgent aid from its creditors.In a letter leaked on the eve of his visit to Berlin, the leftwing leader catapulted to power promising to end austerity urged Merkel not to allow “a small cashflow issue” to turn into a major crisis. Related: Alexis Tsipras meets Angela Merkel for talks amid growing debt fears - live updates Continue reading...
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