Tsipras to ask for 7-bn euro bridge loan

(ANSA) - Brussels, July 7 - Greece Premier Alexis Tsipras will ask Brussels Tuesday for a seven-billion euro bridge loan, possibly within the next 48 hours, to meet emergency needs and debt repayments in order to avoid default, sources told ANSA. An Italian member of the European Parliament told ANSA Tuesday EC President Jean-Claude Juncker was developing such a bridge loan.
    "The immediate goal is to save Greece from bankruptcy...every minute is precious," said Gianni Pittella, who heads the EU parliament's S&D group. "Athens immediately needs help".