The Stream

The great Greek drama

How is Greece’s debt crisis affecting the everyday lives of its people?

After days of trading barbs with European leaders, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras seems to have conceded to many of the terms of a 1.6 billion Euro ($1.8bn) debt payment plan. But European authorities are saying they will not return to the negotiating table until after this weekend, when the Greek people will have their say in a referendum. As the country’s financial fate hangs in the balance, how are the lives of its people being affected? We talk to four young Greeks to find out. Join us at 1930 GMT.

In this episode, we speak with:

John Consolas
Owner, Alice Inn
aliceinnathens.com  

Manolis Spathis
Unemployed Greek

Margo Liatira
Psychologist

Iliana Magra @Magraki
Undergraduate student

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