Greek court clears way for referendum that could shape country’s future
People line up outside a National Bank branch to receive part of their pensions in Iraklio on the island of Crete, Greece, on Friday. (Reuters)
By Griff Witte-July 3
ATHENS — Greece’s highest administrative court ruled Friday that a referendum planned for Sunday is constitutional, clearing the last serious hurdle before Greeks go to the polls for a vote that could set the country’s direction for decades.
ATHENS — Greece’s highest administrative court ruled Friday that a referendum planned for Sunday is constitutional, clearing the last serious hurdle before Greeks go to the polls for a vote that could set the country’s direction for decades.
Supporters of Greece's bailout terms have taken a thin lead over the "No" vote backed by the leftist government, according to an opinion poll. This comes 48 hours before a referendum that may determine the country's future in the euro zone. (Reuters)
Greek Court Clears Way for Referendum That Could Shape Country’s Future by Thavam Ratna
