Greece votes in bailout referendum

2015/07/05
A referendum campaign poster that reads 'Yes (Nai)' is seen on a bus stop with a graffiti that reads 'No (Oxi)' on it in Athens, Greece. (Reuters / Christian Hartmann)

A referendum campaign poster that reads 'Yes (Nai)' is seen on a bus stop with a graffiti that reads 'No (Oxi)' on it in Athens, Greece. (Reuters / Christian Hartmann)

Polling stations have opened across Greece as millions of people are expected to cast ballots on whether to accept more austerity in exchange for international aid. Recent polls have predicted a knife-edge result, with ‘Yes’ having a slight advantage.

Sunday, July 5

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has cast his vote.

Greeks cast first ballots at polling station in Athens

Still from RT video.

Polling stations opened at 7 am local time (0400 GMT). The voting will continue until 7 pm (1600 GMT) on Sunday.



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