
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has vowed not to accept any deals with creditors that impose further austerity measures on Greece. (Photo: Martin Schulz/flickr/cc)
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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has vowed not to accept any deals with creditors that impose further austerity measures on Greece. (Photo: Martin Schulz/flickr/cc)
The Greek Central Bank (BOG) on Wednesday warned that if the country's Syriza-led government and international creditors fail to reach a bailout deal, Greece would default and ultimately be forced to exit the European Union.
The dire predictions of "uncontrollable crisis" came from a report by the bank, which was published Wednesday as negotiations between Greece and its creditors, known as the Troika--comprising the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Central Bank, and the European Commission--continued with little progress.
But Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras remained steadfast in his vow to reject austerity-driven deals, stating during a press conference Wednesday morning that "[w]e have only one option and that is to find a solution that will be accepted and passed by the government and the parliament... If we do not have an honorable compromise, we will once again say the big no."
Zoe Konstantopoulou, Greek Parliamentary speaker, dismissed the bank's warnings as "totally unacceptable" and returned the report to BOG president Yiannis Stournaras.
The country's bailout program runs out at the end of the month, at which point Greece will be expected to repay $1.8 billion to the IMF. Without a financial assistance agreement with the Troika, it is unclear that Greece will be able to pay.
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Eurozone ministers are expected to hold short discussions with Syriza leaders on Thursday, but observers are not expecting them to bring results. Meanwhile, protests are planned Wednesday night in Athens.
\u201cEZ ministers to hold short discussion on Greece on Thursday, official says - - -Do the failed weekend talks imlpy shorter than 45mins?\u201d— Mike van Dulken (@Mike van Dulken) 1434549988
\u201cGreek/EU break-up at the \n"I'm packing my bags and heading out the door!" \n"Yea, do that, see if I care!!" \nphase..\u201d— Lorcan Roche Kelly (@Lorcan Roche Kelly) 1434540771
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The Greek Central Bank (BOG) on Wednesday warned that if the country's Syriza-led government and international creditors fail to reach a bailout deal, Greece would default and ultimately be forced to exit the European Union.
The dire predictions of "uncontrollable crisis" came from a report by the bank, which was published Wednesday as negotiations between Greece and its creditors, known as the Troika--comprising the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Central Bank, and the European Commission--continued with little progress.
But Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras remained steadfast in his vow to reject austerity-driven deals, stating during a press conference Wednesday morning that "[w]e have only one option and that is to find a solution that will be accepted and passed by the government and the parliament... If we do not have an honorable compromise, we will once again say the big no."
Zoe Konstantopoulou, Greek Parliamentary speaker, dismissed the bank's warnings as "totally unacceptable" and returned the report to BOG president Yiannis Stournaras.
The country's bailout program runs out at the end of the month, at which point Greece will be expected to repay $1.8 billion to the IMF. Without a financial assistance agreement with the Troika, it is unclear that Greece will be able to pay.
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Eurozone ministers are expected to hold short discussions with Syriza leaders on Thursday, but observers are not expecting them to bring results. Meanwhile, protests are planned Wednesday night in Athens.
\u201cEZ ministers to hold short discussion on Greece on Thursday, official says - - -Do the failed weekend talks imlpy shorter than 45mins?\u201d— Mike van Dulken (@Mike van Dulken) 1434549988
\u201cGreek/EU break-up at the \n"I'm packing my bags and heading out the door!" \n"Yea, do that, see if I care!!" \nphase..\u201d— Lorcan Roche Kelly (@Lorcan Roche Kelly) 1434540771
The Guardian is providing live updates here.
The Greek Central Bank (BOG) on Wednesday warned that if the country's Syriza-led government and international creditors fail to reach a bailout deal, Greece would default and ultimately be forced to exit the European Union.
The dire predictions of "uncontrollable crisis" came from a report by the bank, which was published Wednesday as negotiations between Greece and its creditors, known as the Troika--comprising the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Central Bank, and the European Commission--continued with little progress.
But Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras remained steadfast in his vow to reject austerity-driven deals, stating during a press conference Wednesday morning that "[w]e have only one option and that is to find a solution that will be accepted and passed by the government and the parliament... If we do not have an honorable compromise, we will once again say the big no."
Zoe Konstantopoulou, Greek Parliamentary speaker, dismissed the bank's warnings as "totally unacceptable" and returned the report to BOG president Yiannis Stournaras.
The country's bailout program runs out at the end of the month, at which point Greece will be expected to repay $1.8 billion to the IMF. Without a financial assistance agreement with the Troika, it is unclear that Greece will be able to pay.
We Interrupt This Article with an Urgent Message! Common Dreams is a not-for-profit news service. All of our content is free to you - no subscriptions; no ads. We are funded by donations from our readers. Our critical Mid-Year fundraiser is going very slow - only 612 readers have contributed so far. We must meet our goal before we can end this fundraising campaign and get back to focusing on what we do best. |
Eurozone ministers are expected to hold short discussions with Syriza leaders on Thursday, but observers are not expecting them to bring results. Meanwhile, protests are planned Wednesday night in Athens.
\u201cEZ ministers to hold short discussion on Greece on Thursday, official says - - -Do the failed weekend talks imlpy shorter than 45mins?\u201d— Mike van Dulken (@Mike van Dulken) 1434549988
\u201cGreek/EU break-up at the \n"I'm packing my bags and heading out the door!" \n"Yea, do that, see if I care!!" \nphase..\u201d— Lorcan Roche Kelly (@Lorcan Roche Kelly) 1434540771
The Guardian is providing live updates here.