Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras confirmed that the nation is in the final stages of securing a deal with its global lenders, regarding its third multi-billion euro bailout.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras interview in english translation.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras defended a bailout deal struck at a euro zone summit, saying that although it had been "a bad night for Europe" and "imposed" on Greece, the agreement saved it from exiting the euro and must be implemented.