EU, IMF heap pressure on Greece ahead of vote

ATHENS: The EU and IMF heaped pressure on Greece Thursday, warning of the perilous state of the country’s finances, days ahead of a controversial referendum that could determine its future in the eurozone.

As Greece’s leftist leaders staked their political lives on the outcome of Sunday’s vote, the International Monetary Fund warned the country’s growth prospects had deteriorated dramatically since the Syriza party came to power in January.