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Greek banks to reopen after cash pledge from lenders

Greek banks to reopen after cash pledge from lenders

By Elena Becatoros and Derek Gatopoulos ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece on Thursday won vital pledges of support from bailout lenders needed to keep its economy from collapsing, but officials in Athens said the painful austerity measures demanded in return were likely to force an election within months.

By Elena Becatoros and Derek Gatopoulos ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece on Thursday won vital pledges of support from bailout lenders needed to keep its economy from collapsing, but officials in Athens said the painful austerity measures demanded in return were likely to force an election within months.…