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Crowdfunding campaign to save Greece hits €130,000
Greek Bailout Fund, a crowdfunding campaign on website Indiegogo, aims to raise €1.6bn - so there is still a long way to go
A crowdfunding campaign attempting to save troubled Greece from bankruptcy has raised more than €130,000 in just one day - although it still has a long way to go to reach the €1.6bn needed.
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The 'Greek bailout fund' campaign was started by 29-year-old London-based marketing manager Thom Feeney, who says Greece would be better letting "the people" decide its fate rather than European ministers.
It has attracted funds from almost 8,000 investors - and is rising by the minute.
"The European Union is home to 503 million people, if we all just chip in a few Euro then we can get Greece sorted and hopefully get them back on track soon. Easy," he writes on crowdfunding website Indiegogo.
"It might seem like a lot but it's only just over €3 from each European. That's about the same as half a pint in London. Or everyone in the EU just having a Feta and Olive salad for lunch."
There are incentives for people willing to hand over cash, although it is unclear whether this is tongue in cheek. People donating €3 are promised a postcard of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, while those willing to give €5,000 can receive a Greek holiday for two.
So far, one investor has taken this option.
"I'm confident the people of Europe will get this campaign and some time soon we'll all be raising a glass of Ouzo," says Feeney.
