Greece and the eurozone: how is it affecting you?
by Guardian readers from on (#AGJ5)
If you're Greek or living in Greece, we want to hear how the situation between the Greek government and its creditors is affecting you
Greece this week moved closer to a possible exit from the eurozone. The country's government told the International Monetary Fund it would not be making a debt repayment of a300m (219m) due on Friday.
As the Guardian reported on Thursday night:
The move came as the Greek government reacted angrily to what was seen as an ultimatum from its creditors - including the IMF - that demanded further austerity and unpopular reforms to VAT, pensions and wage bargaining as the price for a7.2bn in fresh financial help.
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