Greek banks have opened after a three-week “holidays” – RIA Novosti

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ATHENS, July 20 – RIA Novosti. The banks have opened in Greece on Monday after a three-week “holiday” associated with a lack of liquidity.

RIA Novosti correspondent, who visited some bank branches in Athens, did not notice the excitement around the opening of financial institutions. On average, in the bank were 15-20 people in line at the bank a few operators.

The Greek banks were closed on June 29 due to excessive withdrawals from the announcement of a referendum on the agreement with international lenders. At the same time restrictions were imposed on cash withdrawals from ATMs of 60 euros per day, or 1.8 thousand euros per month.

“Vacation” declared first week, but then they were extended four times.

The new law says that bank customers can withdraw no more than 60 euros per day. However, if the funds were not removed for several days, you can get these days accumulated amount – up to 420 euros per week.