Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:07:25 GMT
Greece receives second rescue package and escapes default
Debt-troubled Greece won EUR 130 billion (USD 173 billion) rescue package after EU governments squeezed allowances from private creditors and persuaded investor representatives to give more debt alleviation. The bailout funding will allow Greece to repay debt due March and avoid default. Greece sustained its promise and accepted additional spending cuts valued at EUR 325 million.