Greece proposes bad debt write-off for small businesses

(Reuters) - Greece's government on Monday proposed forgiving up to half of about 40 billion euros in bad loans incurred by small businesses, to take some strain off a sector hammered by a six-year recession.

Greece makes austerity push, workers gear for strike

ATHENS: Greece's government presented a new austerity package to parliament on Monday as a week of strikes and protests kicked off over proposals that lawmakers must approve if the country is to secure more aid and stave off bankruptcy.