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Greek coalition talks drag on to end TV crisis

Greece's governing coalition failed to end a political crisis triggered by the closure of state broadcaster ERT, but said talks would continue Thursday to try to avoid a snap election that could delay vital economic reforms and disrupt the country's bailout program.Full story

Greek coalition signals state TV deal near, to meet again

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's ruling party leaders have signaled they are moving towards a compromise on the restart of state TV broadcasts and pledged to resolve a political standoff by Thursday. Full story

Euro zone wrangling may cost Greece 2 bln euros in 2013: sources

BRUSSELS/ATHENS (Reuters) - European foot-dragging could leave Greece short of 2.0 billion euros ($2.7 billion) this year as some euro zone creditors are reluctant to roll over their Greek debt holdings, Greek and euro zone sources involved in the matter told Reuters. Full story

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