Europe

The End of Greece’s European Dream?

Grexit

At midnight, the country officially went into default, with European officials rejecting last-ditch Greek requests. A referendum looms—and a frightening future.

David Patrikarakos
David Patrikarakos
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UPDATE, 2 a.m. EDT: This story has been updated to reflect Greece going into default.

It’s a seemingly nondescript photo. A middle-aged man stands withdrawing money at an ATM near the Greek Parliament in Athens.

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David Patrikarakos

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