Greece Calls For Activation Of Financial Rescue Package -- New York Times
The Greek government formally requested an international funding package Friday aimed at pulling the euro-zone member out of a debt crisis.
Prime Minister George Papandreou announced on Greek television the activation of up to €45 billion, or $60 billion, in loans expected from the European Union and International Monetary Fund, Reuters reported.
The European Commission, the European Central Bank and the IMF have been holding talks in Athens to finalize the terms of the aid package. The talks are expected to be completed next week.
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