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The economic crisis Greece's future in the Eurozone continues. Greece is to pay back huge loans from European countries that keep the nation afloat. The Greek people tired of austerity measures connected to repayments of the loans. They in a national referendum on whether or not to the bailout conditions by the European Commission and International Monetary Fund. A majority of 61 per cent rejected the proposal because they their living conditions and economy would further. The latest plan to be talked about is a temporary Greek exit from the Eurozone. The 'time-out' could if Greece cannot agree terms for a bailout.

Greeks desperate for a return to a normal life. All banks in the country have been for two weeks and there is a €60 daily limit on cash machine withdrawals. They are extremely concerned about the value of their savings and their financial future. European leaders to be more upbeat. France's President Francois Hollande any suggestion of a temporary exit for Greece. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was also confident a solution would found. He reporters: "I'm here ready for an honest compromise... We can an agreement…if all parties it." German leader Angela Merkel less optimistic. She said: "The most important currency has been ... trust and reliability."

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