Germany says Greek compromise possible

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Germany has said it is willing to compromise with Greece on the terms of repaying its bailout debt.

In the stand-off over the issue, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said a compromise is possible, the BBC reports. But she added at a conference of other European leaders - "Europe's credibility depends on us sticking to rules". Greece is against extending its bailout deal, saying it is damaging their economy. On Wednesday, talks with other eurozone members hit a stalemate. However both sides said there was still hope for a deal. Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said the talks had been "constructive". The Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said as he arrived in Brus...

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