Greece confirms it will ask for bridging loan from eurozone partners

Leaked document suggests Athens remains committed to repealing some austerity measures attached to original bailout

Athens has confirmed it will ask for a bridging loan from its eurozone partners, as it battles to reach a deal that will secure its future as a member of the single currency.

However, a leaked negotiating document from the Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, suggested the country remained committed to repealing some austerity measures attached to its original bailout.

* German economy minister gabriel says welcomes signal from Greek government that it is ready to negotiate - RTRS

We want to believe that we are on a good path. We are coming to the table to find a solution