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The economic concerning Greece's future in the Eurozone continues. Greece is struggling to pay back loans from European countries that helped keep the nation . The Greek people are tired of measures connected to repayments of the . They voted in a national on whether or not to accept the bailout conditions proposed by the European Commission and International Monetary Fund. A majority of 61 per cent rejected the because they thought their living conditions and economy would deteriorate further. The latest plan to be talked about is a Greek exit from the Eurozone. The 'time-out' could happen if Greece cannot agree for a .

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

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