But now,interest rates for borrowing by troubled countries like Greece and Portugal have fallen sharply.

VOA: special.2010.05.14

Now,the stronger members are seeking ways to help the weaker ones like Greece.

VOA: special.2010.02.12

Meanwhile,southern economies like Greece and Portugal have spent too much and amassed debts as a result.

VOA: standard.2010.02.26

Spain's debt totals more than Although its economy is far larger, investors fear that Spain, like Greece, might soon be unable to pay its creditors.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

"The recommendations are very clear." "For a country like Greece, you need to act on the fiscal side, and therefore addressing very forcefully the root causes of your fiscal problems through spending cuts and increasing taxation."

VOA: standard.2010.03.11