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Greece debt crisis: 'Last-minute talks after new offer'Last-minute talks are taking place in Athens over whether to accept an offer by creditors allowing Greece to repay part of its debt, Greek media say.Greece is hours away from a deadline to repay a €1.6bn (£1.1bn) loan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) - one it may miss.One of Greece's creditors made a last-minute proposal of reforms on Monday, reports say.If Athens accepts the deal, it will free up cash to repay the €1.6bn.Greek media say the government is in talks over the offer, made by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker late on Monday.
A last-minute solution sought for GreecePrime Minister Alexis Tsipras had telephone contact with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in an effort to find a mutually viable compromise solution to the Greek problem by Tuesday night. Sources state that Tsipras has made a proposal that would be of mutual benefit to both sides and that would solve the country’s credit problems.Meanwhile, Minister of State Alekos Flambouraris told the Athens newsagency that Greece’s EU partners should stop the propaganda and no longer repeat the same proposals wrapped up as new ones. He pointed out that the solution for Greece should include:– No reduction to salaries and pensions– Reinstitution of collective negotiations and the minimum wage– Additional development package, in addition to the new NSRF– Restructuring with debt haircut
Greek crisis live: Tsipras ready to 'reconsider' creditor proposals as default looms tonightReports in Greek media suggest the PM is being pressured into taking last-ditch offe as country is set to miss a €1.55bn repayment to the IMF tonight
Greek debt crisis: hopes of last-minute deal on decision day for Alexis Tsipras - live updates
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