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'Angela, I want to thank you very much for what you have done, your support and your friendship.' (Photo: Prime Minister of Greece)

Merkel offers lifeline to Greece ahead of 9th general strike

During a visit to Berlin on Tuesday (22 February), Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou was offered something of a lifeline from German Chancellor Angela Merkel who suggested Berlin will back an extension of the repayment period of Greece's €110 billion bail-out.

"There certainly is a discussion about whether to consider extending the running time of the Greek program," she said, according to reports from a press conference between Ms Merkel and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou....

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'Angela, I want to thank you very much for what you have done, your support and your friendship.' (Photo: Prime Minister of Greece)

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