EU bailout deal almost done Speculation grows that 25 bln euros in loans will be available to Greece after ministers’ Monday talks
The possibility of the eurozone putting together a multibillion-euro bailout package for Greece grew all the more likely yesterday as it emerged that the details of such a scheme are due to be finalized on Monday.
Brussels or IMF, it’s our only choice
The government has already taken a series of fiscal measures in order to trim the deficit and curb public spending, but it is only reasonable for Greece to also expect the tangible support of its European partners so that it will be able to borrow on reasonable terms.
So far, nothing specific has been said about whether the EU will provide Greece with this support and, if it does, what form this support will take.
EDITORIAL:AthensPlus
Back down to earth with a bang
Wednesday, March 3, 2010, will go down in history as the day that a modern Greek government made a conscious effort to bring the country and its economy in line with reality.
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