A Country Struggling to Make Ends Meet

Video posted May 2, 2016 in Greece by Centre County Report.



The economic issues in Greece began in 2008 after Wall Street's troubles in the U.S. The following year, Greece announced it had been under-reporting its debt numbers for years. As it headed toward possible bankruptcy, it received two bailouts, but those came with strict conditions and requirements. It's all led to tough times for Greeks and reporter Megan Caldwell talked with many of them about how they're getting by, and if they see a light at the end of the tunnel.