VOICED : Primer ministro griego anuncia referendum

VOICED : Primer ministro griego anuncia referendum

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In Athens, protests erupted against austerity measures as Greece faces a financial deadline to pay the IMF. The country needs over 7.2 billion euros from its blocked rescue program. European leaders offered to extend Greece's rescue program by five months with 12 billion euros in aid, contingent on reforms. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced a referendum for July 5 to decide on the EU's proposal, despite creditor pressure. The EU's aid is conditional on Greece accepting fiscal reforms, including privatizations and defense cuts, which the new leftist government opposes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the protests in Athens?

To celebrate the IMF payment

To demand more external aid

To oppose government measures for saving money

To support government measures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the deadline for Greece to make a payment to the IMF?

Next Wednesday

Next Tuesday

Next Monday

Next Friday

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did European leaders offer Greece to avoid a default?

A reduction in the debt amount

Immediate financial aid without conditions

A five-month extension with additional funding

A one-year extension of the rescue program

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action did the Greek Prime Minister announce?

An immediate acceptance of the EU offer

A referendum to decide on the EU proposal

A rejection of all EU conditions

A new austerity plan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the conditions attached to the EU's aid offer?

Expansion of public sector jobs

Higher taxes on exports

Privatizations and spending cuts

Increased defense spending