“‘Oxi’. Greece has voted overwhelmingly to reject the financial lifeline proffered by Europe, choosing to roll the dice on its future rather than submit to more austerity economics.
“With 96 per cent of the vote counted in Sunday’s referendum, more than 62 per cent had voted ‘No’ to Europe’s rescue package – a stunning result that defied poll predictions of a cliffhanger.
“As the result became clear, ‘No’ voters gathered for an impromptu party at Athens’ central Syntagma Square, blowing whistles, cheering and banging drums.
“Greek flag sellers did a brisk business – as did the gathered purveyors of grilled meat on sticks.”
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