[Reuters] Finnish parliament approves Greece package
HELSINKI, Feb 29 (Reuters) - Finland's parliament
approved a second rescue package for Greece despite opposition
from eurosceptic lawmakers.
A total of 111 parliamentarians voted in favour a
new bailout package for Greece, while 72 were against it and 16
were absent from Wednesday's vote.
Euro zone finance minister agreed on a 130 billion euro
($175 billion) rescue for Greece last Tuesday to avert a chaotic
default after forcing Athens to commit to deeply unpopular cuts
and persuading private bondholders to take bigger losses.
($1 = 0.7450 euros)
(Reporting by Helsinki Newsroom; Editing by Ruth Pitchford)
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