Greece crisis: Hopes for deal as differences narrow
From theguardian.com
Eurozone sources say differences between Athens and creditors now minimal It looks like a cash-for-reforms deal could be within grasp finally. Ian Traynor reports from Brussels: Terms still to be finalised but eurozone sources say differences are now minimal that the pension issue is resolved, lots of VAT issues are resolved and that the differences on VAT amount to a risible 107m peanuts. Creditors are still demanding 400m in defence cuts, while Greece is proposing 200m. Privatisation arrangements on regional airports are also said to be basically agreed. An EU negotiating source said: Its ridiculous to ...
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