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  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Saturn, the Great Taskmaster of the Zodiac, is energized by the sun on your birthday this year but the power it creates needs to be handled with care. Every opportunity that comes your way will have a challenge attached to it, and that’s just the way you like it. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If there is something about your life that you would like to change, and if that change involves getting rid of possessions or people that belong to your past, now is the time to be ruthless. Don’t hesitate for a moment, junk it all now. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): It may seem as if you are at the mercy of events, and maybe you are, but stop looking at what’s taking place right now and try looking further ahead. There is a picture coming into focus that will answer all the questions you’ve been asking. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Today’s sun-Saturn link means you could find yourself on the receiving end of other people’s hostile attitudes and actions. Be smart and ref...

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Greece Accelerates Debt Reduction with €5.3 Billion Early Repayment

 

The Greek economy is gradually rebounding from a 2009-2018 crisis that saw it nearly drop out of the euro zone and that triggered years of social unrest.

Greece has taken a significant step toward strengthening its financial stability by repaying €5.3 billion in bailout debt ahead of schedule. The debt, originally due after 2031, was part of the country’s first bailout package in 2010 from eurozone partners. According to government officials, this early repayment will save Greece €1.6 billion in interest payments by 2041 and help reduce its debt-to-GDP ratio to below 120% by 2029.

The repayment was made through the European Commission to each eurozone country involved in the bailout. This move highlights Greece’s steady recovery from the 2009–2018 debt crisis, which nearly forced the nation out of the eurozone and triggered years of austerity measures, wage cuts, and social unrest.

While Greece still holds the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in the euro area, the early repayment demonstrates improved fiscal credibility and signals confidence in the country’s economic trajectory. Analysts note that this action not only reduces future financial burdens but also strengthens Greece’s reputation among European partners.

This milestone reflects a broader effort by Athens to rebuild trust and stability after a decade of economic hardship. By accelerating debt reduction, Greece is positioning itself for stronger growth and greater resilience in the years ahead.


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