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A group of people lining up Friday for their transactions in the Deposits and Loans Fund in Athens. EFE
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The Greek government approves new easing banking restrictions
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25/07/2015 7:10 (-6 GTM)
Athens, July 25 (EFE) .- The Greek government has relaxed restrictions on bank again almost four weeks ago and from now on Greek citizens can carry 2,000 euros in cash or its equivalent in foreign currency on their trips abroad.
The new decree issued by the Ministry of Finance also notes that foreigners may continue to carry unlimited amounts of cash.
On the other hand, shipping companies may withdraw 50,000 euros in cash per day.
Last Monday, the day they reopened the banks after three weeks of closing, the Ministry of Finance had given way to a first easing of restrictions on transfers abroad by allowing parents with children studying abroad transfer them to 5,000 euros per quarter.
At the same time, was allowed to make transfers abroad for a maximum of 2,000 euros for the payment of medical expenses.
To overcome the restrictions that were in the first weeks of imports, the Bank of Greece said Friday it will expedite the formalities of commercial payments abroad.
This rises with immediate effect from 50,000 to 100,000 euros transfer each customer may make by spending an import business.
In addition, from now on will be the banks themselves that they can manage these transactions, subject so far to the approval of a special committee based at the Bank of Greece and established at the beginning of the play yard on 29 June.
On the other hand, is kept for the time limit of 60 euros for cash withdrawals at ATMs, although Friday from people who have not taken money for a week may draw the amount Pickup cumulative maximum of 420 euros.
Meanwhile, preparations continue for you to reopen the Athens Stock Exchange, and although so far no official date, local media suggest that it could happen this Monday.
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