
Greek Banks Shut as Crisis Deepens
Banks closed across Greece, Astronaut talks about life in space, Wimbledon starts
The Greek government has confirmed that banks will be closed all this week, following a decision by the European Central Bank not to extend emergency funding. Withdrawals at cash machines will be limited to 60euros a day. The Athens stock market will not open today.
An Italian woman has just come back from space - she spent 199 days and 16 hours in orbit - which is a record for a woman. also became an internet sensation by tweeting pictures of earth and even giving cookery lessons while at zero gravity on the International Space Station. Samantha Cristoforetti has been speaking to Newsday's Nuala McGovern.
The world's No 1 tennis tournament starts today - at Wimbledon. Record prize money is on offer.
(PICTURE Queues outside Greek Banks;AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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