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Friday, June 5, 2015

Greece and the Eurozone: how is it affecting you?

If you’re Greek or living in Greece, we want to hear how the situation between the Greek government and its creditors is affecting youGreece this week moved closer to a possible exit from the eurozone. The country’s government told the International Monetary Fund it would not be making a debt repayment of €300m (£219m) due on Friday.As the Guardian reported on Thursday night:The move came as the Greek government reacted angrily to what was seen as an ultimatum from its creditors – including the IMF – that demanded further austerity and unpopular reforms to VAT, pensions and wage bargaining as the price for €7.2bn in fresh financial help. Continue reading...


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