Greek PM requests to meet European Commission chief over cash shortage

‘Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has requested a meeting with European Commissioner Chief Jean-Claude Juncker, as the country is running short of cash ahead of a debt repayment scheduled this month.

The recent request was reportedly made on Friday after a previous one was turned down by Juncker earlier in the day.

“The prime minister called Mr. Juncker to arrange a meeting next week,” a Greek government source said on condition of anonymity.’

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