Members of left wing parties burn a European Union flag during a protest in the northern Greek port city

Members of left wing parties burn a European Union flag during a protest in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki, Sunday, June 28, 2015.Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says the Bank of Greece has
recommended that banks remain closed and restrictions be imposed on transactions, after the European Central Bank didn't increase the amount of emergency liquidity the lenders can access from the central bank.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says that if Greece wants to resume talks after its referendum, "we will of course not refuse such negotiations."
Merkel says that Europe can only function if it's ready to compromise and "no one can get 100 percent." She says that the "generous offer" made by creditors "was our contribution to a compromise" and the will to reach one was not there on the Greek side.

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She says there will be a debate on Greece in the German Parliament on Wednesday.
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Greece's Culture Ministry has announced that individuals and tour groups visiting the Acropolis will be able to pay for their tickets by credit card from now on.
It says that while there are cash difficulties in Greece, tour groups can pay by voucher if the group has one. Otherwise, the group agents can give a credit note to the ticket office including their tax ID number, and would be able to settle the cost after the banks re-open.
The ministry says this is a years-long request that is now being met.
Greece has shut its banks for a week and imposed limits on cash withdrawals and transfers amid concerns the country could fall out of the euro.
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Greece's hotels association has issued a statement warning that Greece's move to limit money withdrawals is already having an impact on the vital tourism industry.
The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels said: "These recent developments in our country already have immediate, real negative consequences on tourism. All must understand this."
"We wish and hope that all political forces will assume their responsibilities, restoring the country as quickly as possible to normality and stability, which are absolutely essential requirements to protect Greek tourism and to support one more time the national recovery effort of the Greek economy."