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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Greece debt crisis: Alexis Tsipras faces Athens backlash over concessions

Syriza leader faces dissent from within ruling coalition following compromises involving pension and VAT changesThe Greek government was under intense domestic political pressure on Tuesday night over concessions offered to creditors as eurozone finance ministers prepared to discuss a deal to stave off financial collapse in Athens.Talks between Greece and its lenders are continuing ahead of Wednesday night’s ministerial gathering in Brussels, with Athens needing an agreement to make a €1.6bn (£1.1bn) payment to the International Monetary Fund due next Tuesday. Continue reading...


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