That brings us to the end of our live coverage for the night. Greek voters have decisively rejected the terms of an international bailout, sparking celebrations in Athens and concern among the country's international creditors.
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BreakingFinal result - Greece votes 'No'
The final result is in, with the final count at 38.7% "Yes" and 61.3% "No".
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'Clear' result
Chris Morris, BBC News, Athens
'No' supporters still celebrating
The celebrations are continuing into the night in central Athens...
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Greek leaders' meeting
Reports say that Greece's political leaders will be meeting in Athens on Monday at 10:00 local time (8:00 BST).
'We can't be bullied'
Jasmine Coleman, BBC News, Piraeus
'It'll look like a Greek win'
Duncan Weldon
Economics correspondent
If Greece had cancelled the referendum and done the deal outlined in the Tspiras letter last Wednesday, it'd be seen as a creditor victory.
But if the exact same deal was done this week, it'll look like a Greek win.
'Nightmare'
Slovakia's Finance Minister Peter Kazimir reacts
'Very regrettable'
Jeroen Dijsselbloem
, who heads
the eurozone's group of finance ministers, says he takes note of the outcome of the referendum but:
Quote Message: This result is very regrettable for the future of Greece. For recovery of the Greek economy, difficult measures and reforms are inevitable. We will now wait for the initiatives of the Greek authorities.
This result is very regrettable for the future of Greece. For recovery of the Greek economy, difficult measures and reforms are inevitable. We will now wait for the initiatives of the Greek authorities.
He says the Eurogroup will discuss the state of play on 7 July.
So...what next?
A few days ago, the BBC's World Service's economics correspondent, Andrew Walker, wrote about the possible outcomes for Greece, including a "No" vote.
Here's what he had to say:
Quote Message: This scenario would herald a long period of uncertainty and crisis, ending with Greece departing the eurozone and bringing back its own national currency, presumably with the same name as the old one, the drachma.
This scenario would herald a long period of uncertainty and crisis, ending with Greece departing the eurozone and bringing back its own national currency, presumably with the same name as the old one, the drachma.
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The celebrations have been under way for hours, but the results are still being counted - as of 01:00 local time (22:03 BST), the "No" vote has 61.3%, the "Yes" camp 38.7%.
'Painful days'
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini reacts to the Greek vote
Summit set
There's a little bit more detail on the summit of eurozone leaders on Tuesday - it's been set for 18:00 Brussels time (16:00 GMT).
Crucially, the eurozone's finance ministers will meet before it.
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This is how the Guardian newspaper here in the UK is reporting the news of Greece voting "No" to its creditors' demands
Quote Message: This is a difficult day. It is a broad majority in Greece and the promise of Prime Minister Tsipras to the Greek people, that with the no the position of Greece for negotiating a better deal would become better, is in my eyes not true.
This is a difficult day. It is a broad majority in Greece and the promise of Prime Minister Tsipras to the Greek people, that with the no the position of Greece for negotiating a better deal would become better, is in my eyes not true.
He adds the vote of the Greek people must be respected but warns that it is up to Greece's government to convince the 18 other member states of the eurozone that it is possible to renegotiate.
Mr Schulz finishes his statement by saying that he hopes that meaningful proposals from the Greek government will arrive in the coming hours because "if not, we are entering a very difficult and even dramatic time."
Greek banks are desperately in need of a lender of last resort to save them, and the Greek economy.
And - sad to say - no banker or central banker to whom I have spoken believes the European Central Bank can fulfill that function - because it is struggling to prove to itself that Greek banks have adequate assets to pledge to it as security for new loans.
There are only two options. The Bank of Greece could make unsecured loans to Greek banks without the ECB's permission - which would provoke a furious reaction from Eurozone leaders and would be seen by most of them as tantamount to leaving the euro.
Or it can explicitly create a new currency, a new drachma, which it could then use to provide vital finance to Greek banks and the Greek economy. This huge risk, of Greek exit from the euro, is tonight preoccupying governments, central banks and investors all over the world. Tomorrow will be a very hairy day on markets.
On Monday morning, he will speak with Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the head of the Eurogroup, and Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank.
You may have heard the term 'crucial talks about Greece's future' used in the last few weeks - it's fair to say these ones are pretty crucial too.
Tsipras to meet Greek president shortly
'No': a source of celebration
It's after midnight in Athens, but that's unlikely to stop the 'No' campaign supporters from ending their celebrations...
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'Bring back a better deal'
Jasmine Coleman, BBC News, Piraeus
Dividing opinion
Jasmine Coleman, BBC News, Piraeus
Orange boom
This is the map of how the country voted, with almost 89% of votes counted.
Orange represents the 'No' vote, green represents 'Yes'. You will be here all night if you try to spot any green in this map.
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More details from Tsipras' speech
A few more things that came from Mr Tsipras' speech on Greek television:
- He says he wants to continue negotiations with creditors
- "Our overwhelming priority will be to get banks functioning again"
- A meeting of all political parties is convened for Monday morning
More from Alexis Tsipras...
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Quote Message: Today, we celebrate a victory of democracy, and tomorrow, together, we will continue a national effort to exit this crisis with a belief in the power of the people. from Alexis Tsipras Greek Prime Minister
Today, we celebrate a victory of democracy, and tomorrow, together, we will continue a national effort to exit this crisis with a belief in the power of the people.
BreakingPM Alexis Tsipras addresses Greek people
Live on Greek TV
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Quote Message: "You have made a generous choice - however I'm fully conscious that the mandate you have given me is not a mandate against Europe but a mandate to find a sustainable solution with Europe that will take us out of the vicious cycle of austerity
"You have made a generous choice - however I'm fully conscious that the mandate you have given me is not a mandate against Europe but a mandate to find a sustainable solution with Europe that will take us out of the vicious cycle of austerity
So will eurozone finance ministers meet too?
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Well, not immediately. But a spokesman for Eurogroup chairman Jeroen Dijsselbloem says they will meet up later in the week.
Most votes counted...
We are not far away from a result. As we stand, 85% of the votes have been counted - and the 'No' camp is in the lead with 61.5%, compared with the 'Yes' camp's 38.5%.
Big push for urgent summit
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We mentioned it earlier, but France and Germany are pushing for an urgent summit on Tuesday - it was arranged in a phone call between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande.
They're now calling for other eurozone leaders to attend - that seems likely.
Reuters: European Central Bank policy setters are likely to maintain emergency funding for Greek banks at its current restricted level, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday, following Greece's rejection in a referendum of bailout conditions.
If that's confirmed when the ECB's governing council meets on Monday, there seems little chance the banks will be able to reopen on Tuesday, as the Greek government promised.
Samaras steps down
Opposition leader goes
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Some breaking news coming in - Greece's centre-right opposition leader, Antonis Samaras, has stepped down.
Samaras - prime minister until January this year - was the lead voice of the 'Yes' campaign and there were immediate calls for his resignation as soon as opinion polls were released.
Franco-German call for eurozone summit
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Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Francois Hollande want a eurozone sumit on Greece on Tuesday (Berlin)
The truth is spoken
The blogger Greek Analyst is a go-to source on the latest on Greece's debt crisis - so when he asks this question, you know it is a period of uncertainty ahead...
Bad day for pollsters?
This is what the four main opinion polls were predicting as the result when the polls closed earlier this evening:
Metron Analysis
: 'Yes' 48%, 'No' 52%
GPO
: 'Yes' 48.5%, 'No' 51.5%
MARC
: 'Yes' 48%, 'No' 52%
MRB
: 'Yes' 46% to 51%, 'No' 49% to 54%
Now, with more than 71% of the votes counted, it appears these polls were way off - the 'No' camp is in the lead with 61%.
ECB to meet on Monday
Big decision for European Central Bank's governing council. Last weekend it froze the limit on the "Emergency Liquidity Assistance" (ELA) that Greek banks could get in cash from the Greek central bank, prompting the government to impose capital controls. So will they raise the €89bn ceiling or not?
German government reacts
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More again from Germany's Deputy Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel, who has spoken to Tagesspiegel newspaper.
He said Tsipras and his government were taking Greece down a path of "bitter abandonment and hopelessness."
Tsipras has "torn down the last bridges which Europe and Greece could have crossed to find a compromise," Gabriel said. "By saying 'No' to the eurozone's rules...negotiations over billions of euros in bailout programmes are difficult to imagine."
Two-thirds of the vote counted
And the No's have it
The Interior Ministry count gives more than 61% of the vote to the 'No'-camp. It's a clear victory.
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More from Varoufakis...
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Quote Message: As of tomorrow, with this very generous 'No' that the Greek people have given us - ignoring the fear created with closed banks and by the media - we will try to co-operate with our partners and we will invite them one by one to see if we can find some common ground. And we will try to be positive. from Yanis Varoufakis Greek finance minister
As of tomorrow, with this very generous 'No' that the Greek people have given us - ignoring the fear created with closed banks and by the media - we will try to co-operate with our partners and we will invite them one by one to see if we can find some common ground. And we will try to be positive.
UKIP reaction
UK eurosceptic leader Nigel Farage welcomes Greek 'No' vote
Greece has 'burned its bridges' - Berlin
AFP quotes the German government: Greek PM Tsipras has "burned the final bridges" between Greece and Europe.
BreakingVaroufakis holds press conference
Greece's finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has just held a press conference - he says he hopes to re-start negotiations with creditors.
Negotiations 'difficult to imagine'
No-one from the German government was to hold a press conference on Sunday, German broadcasters said.
But the deputy chancellor, Sigmar Gabriel, has now been quoted by AFP as saying that any negotiations with Greece were "difficult to imagine".
"You can't fail to understand" that this means "a step towards an exit from the eurozone," Russia's deputy economy minister Alexei Likhachev was quoted as saying by state news agency TASS.
'Tsipras talks with Hollande'
Reuters have been told by a Greek government official that Alexis Tsipras has had a telephone conversation with the French president Francois Hollande.
Big result for Spain's anti-austerity party
Podemos leader welcomes Greek 'No'
Pablo Iglesias, who heads the popular anti-austerity party in Spain, tweets: "'Today in Greece, democracy has won."
With general elections in Spain in the autumn, this result could be bad news for the mainstream parties that signed up to eurozone austerity conditions.
How will the markets react?
BBC's Economics Editor Robert Peston
'Right to seek new deal' - Italy
Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni
A direct response from a senior Italian minister, calling for new talks:
"Now it is right to start trying for an agreement again. But there is no escape from the Greek labyrinth with a Europe that is weak and without growth."
Where we stand half way through...
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If you're just joining us...
Half the votes have been counted
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And it looks as if the Greek government has won the day with a projected 61% backing a 'No' vote.
What this means is not yet clear, but the Greek government says it has a clear mandate to negotiate a solution with the eurozone. The government wants to reopen the banks on Tuesday but without a deal that looks difficult.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will travel to Paris for talks with France's President Francois Hollande on Monday evening. But a source has told Reuters there are no immediate plans for a eurozone meeting.
'Greece better off outside eurozone' - senior German MP
'Driven his country into the wall'
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The BBC's Berlin correspondent Jenny Hill says:
Quote Message: Even Angela Merkel, it is reported, has privately told MPs that, as far as she is concerned, Alexis Tsipras has simply driven his country into the wall - and that's something you hear quite a bit from politicians here. They say this Greek government has simply destroyed all trust and you wonder, under those circumstances, how negotiations can ever start again.
Even Angela Merkel, it is reported, has privately told MPs that, as far as she is concerned, Alexis Tsipras has simply driven his country into the wall - and that's something you hear quite a bit from politicians here. They say this Greek government has simply destroyed all trust and you wonder, under those circumstances, how negotiations can ever start again.
What will the European Central Bank do next?
US economist Jeffrey Sachs has been calling for Greece's debts to be cut sharply to keep it within the eurozone. Now he thinks the head of the ECB has to help re-open Greek banks.
An unlikely 'No' supporter in Athens
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A reminder of how Greece's debts are stacked up
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The scenes in Syntagma Square, Athens
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'No plans for eurozone talks'
The Greek government will have a battle on its hands to persuade the Eurogroup to meet urgently. Reuters reports there are no plans for an emergency meeting of eurozone finance ministers in response to the 'No' vote. "No way. (The ministers) would not know what to discuss."
It is worth remembering that Greece's prime minister called the vote while his negotiators were still trying to eke out a deal in Brussels.
Greek analyst
Yannis Koutsomitis
"Tsipras has a big mandate but it's up to the Greek government to persuade the eurozone they do not want to take Greece out. It seems that young people went in huge numbers and voted 'No'. The real challenge for Syriza is to bridge the gap between the young voters who voted 'No' and the older voters who voted massively for 'Yes'."
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Andreas Kazantzidis (PhD), Patras, Greece:
Email Message: I voted yes, thinking that a 'Yes' result would calm both sides and give the chance to start negotiations again. However, there is so much anger here against the European politicians (but not the European people). And they dare to provide consultance: this is the result of their effort.
I voted yes, thinking that a 'Yes' result would calm both sides and give the chance to start negotiations again. However, there is so much anger here against the European politicians (but not the European people). And they dare to provide consultance: this is the result of their effort.
'There is no winner'
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Elliot Brown writes:
Email Message:
I am in Athens and heading to the islands tomorrow. Athens is quiet and there is commerce and all tourist sites are open. The people are NOT holding their breath. Any educated patriot confesses that whether the outcome is 'Yes' or 'No', Greece's economics are in dire straits and there is no winner. It is a sad state of affairs either way.
Overall, everyone is going about their routines and it seems business as usual in Athens centre.
I am in Athens and heading to the islands tomorrow. Athens is quiet and there is commerce and all tourist sites are open. The people are NOT holding their breath. Any educated patriot confesses that whether the outcome is 'Yes' or 'No', Greece's economics are in dire straits and there is no winner. It is a sad state of affairs either way.
Overall, everyone is going about their routines and it seems business as usual in Athens centre.
Email Message: Waiting in the heat for tonight's result. 'No' vote rumoured to be leading by non-voting Albanian waiter. Riot police, friendly so far, and having already voted, saying not expecting trouble tonight! Suggested we were on holiday at the wrong time, quite the opposite as have been following Greek politics since here last in January for election. Have to follow Hope around!
Waiting in the heat for tonight's result. 'No' vote rumoured to be leading by non-voting Albanian waiter. Riot police, friendly so far, and having already voted, saying not expecting trouble tonight! Suggested we were on holiday at the wrong time, quite the opposite as have been following Greek politics since here last in January for election. Have to follow Hope around!
Greek negotiators to return to Brussels
BBC's Europe correspondent Chris Morris in Athens
Quote Message: The Greeks will head back to Brussels on Monday but I suspect the eurozone may take its time. The other 18 countries will say they too have democratic mandates on behalf of their people about ploughing more money into Greece.
The Greeks will head back to Brussels on Monday but I suspect the eurozone may take its time. The other 18 countries will say they too have democratic mandates on behalf of their people about ploughing more money into Greece.
Government has 'popular mandate'
Euclid Tsakalotos, deputy foreign minister and chief negotiator, has been speaking on Greek TV
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"We will negotiate for a solution that is financially viable.”
Asked how a deal could be reached in 48 hours given that the government and creditors had disagreed on a number of basic issues for five months, he said there were now two new important points that altered the situation.
“Firstly, the government now has a new popular mandate and the second is the latest IMF report which says that Greek debt is unsustainable”.
Email Message: I have lived in Greece for about 10 years and while the people are nervous about leaving the euro, they don't want to be bullied by Europe. Very few people like the ruling party and I have seen a change from wanting to vote yes and now say no, They have gone though hardships with more and more taxes coming in and wages getting less or jobs disappearing
People are comparing this to what happened between the two world wars when Germany was brought to it knees by the allies which lead to the rise of Hitler.
I have lived in Greece for about 10 years and while the people are nervous about leaving the euro, they don't want to be bullied by Europe. Very few people like the ruling party and I have seen a change from wanting to vote yes and now say no, They have gone though hardships with more and more taxes coming in and wages getting less or jobs disappearing
People are comparing this to what happened between the two world wars when Germany was brought to it knees by the allies which lead to the rise of Hitler.
'No' supporters are celebrating on the streets in numbers
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First projection on Greek TV
Singular Logic, the company responsible for handling results from the referendum, has projected that the 'No' vote will surpass 61%.
'People are scared'
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'No' vote still well in the lead
20% of vote counted so far
And the 'No' vote is still well ahead with just over 60%.
The celebrations are beginning
Greek government moves on bank support
Later tonight the National Bank of Greece will call for the European Central Bank to raise the emergency cash fund limit imposed last weekend, AFP reports.
That decision prompted Greece to impose cash withdrawal limits and other restrictions on Greeks
Celebrations in Athens as 'No' vote takes early lead
The first pictures of delighted anti-austerity voters in Athens are filtering through.
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Syriza welcomes early results
"Cautious optimism" prevails in the ruling Syriza party over the 'No' vote lead in Sunday's referendum, the website of government-affiliated ANA-MPA news agency reports.
The report cited "well-informed sources" saying ministers and top government officials met at Syriza HQ to discuss the party's position and agreed that "all ministers and party officials must underline the importance of ational unity in their public appearances" - via BBC Monitoring.
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Holkit, Rhodes
Email Message: Here in Rhodes it is business as usual.
People are concerned. Many want stay within the EU.
Here in Rhodes it is business as usual.
People are concerned. Many want stay within the EU.
'Negotiations must start tonight'
More from government spokesperson Gabriel Sakellaridis
Quote Message: With this result the prime minister has been given a clear mandate from the Greek people. The mandate from the Greek people is for the government to defend its own proposal and its own positions. The real negotiations must start from tonight.
With this result the prime minister has been given a clear mandate from the Greek people. The mandate from the Greek people is for the government to defend its own proposal and its own positions. The real negotiations must start from tonight.
An opposition voice
From To Potami (The River) party
"I would beg to differ from the (interior) minister," says Stratos Mouyer, an entrepreneur and To Potami candidate.
Quote Message: We've never seen such chaos in the run up to the election, there were a lot of materials that weren't in balloting centres this morning - all sorts of problems
We've never seen such chaos in the run up to the election, there were a lot of materials that weren't in balloting centres this morning - all sorts of problems
Voting out of pride or fear?
Panagiotis Lianos tweets.......
'Democracy wins'
Defence Minister and leader of Syriza's coalition partner Independent Greeks has welcomed the result.
Only 8% of the vote counted so far but the 'No' vote has taken a clear initial lead.
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Interior Minister Nikos Voutsis
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Quote Message: "We will believe that by nine o'clock (19:00 BST)... there'll be the first result. And of course at the end of the vote count we'll have the final result. I believe in these very difficult social circumstances that it's been successful and it's of historical importance for everyone."
"We will believe that by nine o'clock (19:00 BST)... there'll be the first result. And of course at the end of the vote count we'll have the final result. I believe in these very difficult social circumstances that it's been successful and it's of historical importance for everyone."
Votes are being counted across the country
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Ministry of Interior statement
"From the overall number of voters there must be a turnout of more than 50%" - in other words the referendum is legitimate
Greece 'holding its breath'
BBC's Chris Morris in Athens
"Almost any economist looks at Greek debt and thinks no way can this country return to growth with such a high level of debt"
BBC Newshour presenter Tim Franks is with the ruling party's rally in Athens and had this to say:
'A poker game'
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Pantelis, Skiathos, Greece:
Email Message: I strongly believe that the whole Greek financial situation is only a game for all sides. I am not trying to blame only whoever stands against ourselves the Greeks, but both sides. Events have led to a poker game that has ended up with the referendum that we have today. The main problem with this referendum is that it's divided the Greeks into two sides, the 'Yes' side and the 'No' side. Which one will win? I think that none.
I strongly believe that the whole Greek financial situation is only a game for all sides. I am not trying to blame only whoever stands against ourselves the Greeks, but both sides. Events have led to a poker game that has ended up with the referendum that we have today. The main problem with this referendum is that it's divided the Greeks into two sides, the 'Yes' side and the 'No' side. Which one will win? I think that none.
Varoufakis attacks 'toxic media'
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has been tweeting
If the 'No' predictions are correct, then that means Mr Varoufakis will probably keep his job, after promising to resign in the event of a 'Yes' vote.
It's also worth remembering that earlier this week he said banks would reopen on Tuesday in the event of a 'No' vote.
Syriza promises speedy negotiations
Greek government spokesman Gabriel Sakellaridis has been speaking on Greek TV
Quote Message: The negotiations which will start must be concluded very soon, even after 48 hours. We will undertake every effort to seal it soon.
The negotiations which will start must be concluded very soon, even after 48 hours. We will undertake every effort to seal it soon.
What the opinion polls say
As our Europe correspondent Chris Morris said, there are a lot of numbers flying around. So here is what the four main opinion polls are saying. Not all the samples were taken on Sunday.
Metron Analysis
: 'Yes' 48%, 'No' 52%
GPO
: 'Yes' 48.5%, 'No' 51.5%
MARC
: 'Yes' 48%, 'No' 52%
MRB
: 'Yes' 46% to 51%, 'No' 49% to 54%
German future
The BBC's Berlin correspondent, Jenny Hill, says a Grexit could lead to the collapse of Angela Merkel's chancellorship.
Tsipras arrives at Maximos House
The Greek prime minister has arrived at his official residence
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The reaction from Germany
We don't just have correspondents in Greece - we're also looking at the response in Germany.
Our business reporter Theo Leggett is in Frankfurt, the home of the European Central Bank.
Merkel's Monday visit to Paris
Some more details on German leader's planned talks with President Hollande
Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert has released a statement.
"The talks with the French president from 6:30 p.m. (1630 GMT), and over dinner will be about a common assessment of the situation after the Greek referendum and the continuation of the close German-French cooperation on this subject."
High turnout
Greece's ANT TV estimates that the proportion of voters taking part in the referendum was close to 65%. If confirmed that would be slightly higher than the January 2015 election that Syriza won. Turnout then was just under 64%.
'Greek banks running out of money'
A reminder of what is at stake with this vote
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The BBC's Economics Editor Robert Peston has been told by a senior banking source that banks will run out of money in a few days and that withdrawals have trebled.
Quote Message: People are taking out money around the clock, out of ATMs, on the internet transferring to HSBC - you name it, they're finding ingenious ways to get their savings.
People are taking out money around the clock, out of ATMs, on the internet transferring to HSBC - you name it, they're finding ingenious ways to get their savings.
Quoting French presidency: President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to meet in Paris on Monday evening.
BBC's Mark Lowen on significance of vote
Quote Message: This is the climax of the Greek debt story that we have been talking about for five years
This is the climax of the Greek debt story that we have been talking about for five years
What happens next?
Macro-economist Alberto Gallo has come up with this interesting look at what could happen in the event of a 'Yes' or 'No' vote.
'This what a Greek No looks like'
How are estimates being counted?
The BBC's Europe correspondent Chris Morris explains...
"There are going to be a lot of numbers flying around in the next few hours - we are going to have to be very careful.
"Several polling companies have undertaken telephone polls - these are not exit polls, not people being asked how they voted as they leave polling stations.
"So a couple of companies we have spoken to have contacted telephone in fairly small samples - and both of those polls put the 'No' campaign very narrowly ahead."
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Syriza welcomes opinion polls
Reuters: Syriza parliamentary spokesman says opinion poll results allow government to move forward quickly and seal deal with creditors .
Associated Press sums up latest surveys
3 opinion polls show Greek referendum result will be close, but likely to be won by "No" vote.
Another poll backing 'No'
Mark Lowen has more predicted results
Initial estimates
Pollster GPO estimates that the No vote has a lead of 51.5% to 48.5%. Similar margins are being predicted on Greek TV
Margin of error
Although the first estimates will come in shortly, a first indication of the results won't emerge until 19:00 BST. According to Mega TV, a proper indication will be clear only once results are in from 10% of polling stations. Even then, there will be a margin of error.
It's important to note that there are no traditional exit polls. Instead phone polling is being conducted.
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Voting in the Greek referendum has finished. The first exit polls are expected soon.
Greece's debts "escalated with the euro"
Bernadette Brown
I lived in Thessaloniki and Athens for ten years until 2000, and I strongly support the 'no' vote. I believe Greece may well be better off with the drachma; More tourists would come as it would be cheaper, which is Greece's main income; and once things had settled down salaries would find their level. I left before the Euro, but I would not have been able to survive had I stayed
That number will only have risen in the last three hours.
The newspaper says there must be a turnout of 40% for the referendum to be valid.
BBC News special programme
A quick reminder that, as soon as the polls close at 17:00 BST, there will be a special programme on BBC News television in the UK and BBC World News internationally.
You can also get updates on BBC World Service radio and, of course, on this page.
Less than an hour to go
The polls shut at 17:00 UK time (19:00 Greek time)
What we know so far
We should get our first indication of the result just after 17:00 BST
We could have an official result as early as 19:30 BST
Millions of Greeks have turned out to vote
Greek journalists have told the BBC that the 'No' vote seems to be edging ahead
Since the referendum was announced in the early hours of 27 June, searches on Google in Greece for the terms 'Oxi' (No) and 'Nai' (Yes) ave quickly multiplied.
The chart below, courtesy of Google Trends, shows how the 'No' camp, in red, certainly appears to be in the lead...
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Your Greece questions answered
The BBC's Ros Atkins is in Athens for the vote. As well as breaking the latest news on TV, he's also doing a live Twitter Q&A.
He's a provided succinct update on where we stand.
And Ros is determined to answer every conceivable question there is about Greece - he's powered through well over 50 already! Tweet him your questions @BBCRosAtkins
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Rosemary Hill:
Email Message: It's all very well for people to proclaim their pride that "Greece is standing up to the bullies of the ECB, Germany and the IMF". May I presume that Greece won't then be returning to those same bullies on Monday morning demanding yet more billions that we all know will never be paid back? Indeed, the word 'democracy' comes from the Greek. So does the word 'hypocrisy'.
It's all very well for people to proclaim their pride that "Greece is standing up to the bullies of the ECB, Germany and the IMF". May I presume that Greece won't then be returning to those same bullies on Monday morning demanding yet more billions that we all know will never be paid back? Indeed, the word 'democracy' comes from the Greek. So does the word 'hypocrisy'.
What happens in the event of a no vote
Feeling the heat
With things heating up in the vote, some in Athens are cooling off at the beach.
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The question facing Greeks
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Here is the question being put to voters - it is not be as simple as whether they want to stay in the euro or not. Instead it asks Greeks to approve or reject the specific terms laid out by Greece's creditors:
Should the agreement plan submitted by the European Commission, European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund to the June 25 eurogroup and consisting of two parts, which form their single proposal, be accepted?
The first document is titled 'Reforms for the completion of the Current Program and Beyond' and the second 'Preliminary Debt Sustainability Analysis'. "Not approved/NO "Approved/YES"
Cash within the Greek banking system will run out in just a few short days, a senior banking source has told me, amid fears that the financial crisis will force Greek companies to start laying off workers tomorrow.
The source also says that bank withdrawals have trebled in recent days:
Quote Message: People are taking out money around the clock, out of ATMs, on the internet transferring to HSBC - you name it, they're finding ingenious ways to get their savings.
People are taking out money around the clock, out of ATMs, on the internet transferring to HSBC - you name it, they're finding ingenious ways to get their savings.
Email Message: We arrived in Santorini on Monday, and there was no evidence of any issues at that point. I am now sensing that the pressure is coming out to the islands a little. In the last 24 hours we have experienced a couple of examples of people making banners/posters on the streets conveying their voting choice. And for the first time last night in a restaurant in Firostefani, the owner asked if there was any way that we could pay in cash, rather than by card.
We arrived in Santorini on Monday, and there was no evidence of any issues at that point. I am now sensing that the pressure is coming out to the islands a little. In the last 24 hours we have experienced a couple of examples of people making banners/posters on the streets conveying their voting choice. And for the first time last night in a restaurant in Firostefani, the owner asked if there was any way that we could pay in cash, rather than by card.
Greeks in both camps have been taking to Instagram
The newspaper says he has warned Angela Merkel's cabinet that a Grexit would hit the Bundesbank's profits and have a knock-on effect on Germany's budget.
The bank's losses could top €14.4bn (£10.3bn, $16bn) in the event of a Grexit, he says.
'No' vote ahead?
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The Greek point of view
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The BBC's Economic Editor Robert Peston is roving around Athens awaiting the result.
Correspondent Mark Lowen speaks from Kalithea, an Athens suburb...
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Quote Message: A lot of people here are quite bemused. They have had only seven days or so to take it all in. It's not a simple general election, where people vote along party lines. They're voting about an issue that will decide the future direction of this country and, to some extent, of the eurozone and the EU.
A lot of people here are quite bemused. They have had only seven days or so to take it all in. It's not a simple general election, where people vote along party lines. They're voting about an issue that will decide the future direction of this country and, to some extent, of the eurozone and the EU.
Student fears
Could a no vote stop Greeks studying abroad?
Filippos Ershov, an 18-year-old student in Athens, has got in touch to explain his concerns about a No vote and whether this could lead to a Grexit from Europe.
He's worried that an exit could harm his chances of studying abroad - just another example of the high stakes involved in today's vote.
Quote Message: This is a crucial moment for me not just in terms of how the vote will affect the future of the nation, but also my immediate future. I will be heading off to the UK for university this September, and I am interested in Greece staying in the EU so that I can benefit from the tuition fee status of EU students, which is equivalent to that of UK students.
This is a crucial moment for me not just in terms of how the vote will affect the future of the nation, but also my immediate future. I will be heading off to the UK for university this September, and I am interested in Greece staying in the EU so that I can benefit from the tuition fee status of EU students, which is equivalent to that of UK students.
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Casting ballots
Pictures are coming through of voters across the country
In Athens
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And also Crete
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'I see only corruption and injustice'
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George Joannides:
Email Message: I'm a father of three living in Athens.
For as long as I can remember I see only corruption and injustice in this country.The people were after the money, the corrupted politicians promised them to get the vote and then used borrowed money to stupefy their voters' minds, in easy living and cheap dreams.
The result was, that the people are now unable to face reality.
It's horrible to live in a European country with a fine climate and rich resources in all fields, and still suffer, because wrong ideas and wrong people always surface.
I'm a father of three living in Athens.
For as long as I can remember I see only corruption and injustice in this country.The people were after the money, the corrupted politicians promised them to get the vote and then used borrowed money to stupefy their voters' minds, in easy living and cheap dreams.
The result was, that the people are now unable to face reality.
It's horrible to live in a European country with a fine climate and rich resources in all fields, and still suffer, because wrong ideas and wrong people always surface.
Email Message: I have just returned from Rhodes, there were a few ATM queues, but nothing else. The Greeks are like modern day Mr McCawbers, thinking that something will turn up, and some just think that the EU are being "unfair" in expecting them to pay their debts! But they still want to be paid in cash rather than using credit cards so that they don't have to pay their taxes.
I have just returned from Rhodes, there were a few ATM queues, but nothing else. The Greeks are like modern day Mr McCawbers, thinking that something will turn up, and some just think that the EU are being "unfair" in expecting them to pay their debts! But they still want to be paid in cash rather than using credit cards so that they don't have to pay their taxes.
The view from the queue
Philip is waiting in line at a polling station in Athens
Work 'starts tomorrow'
French minister urges quick solution
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One of the countries with an important say in Greece's future is France - and the French economy minister Emmanuel Macron has been speaking to the press.
He said it was crucial creditors found a compromise to help Greece, rather than just count on the European Central Bank to keep handing out emergency payments.
Quote Message: Whatever the vote, we must starting tomorrow respond with political discussions to create a framework. It's not about taking refuge behind the ECB and others that have already done more than enough.
Whatever the vote, we must starting tomorrow respond with political discussions to create a framework. It's not about taking refuge behind the ECB and others that have already done more than enough.
He has now been named as Giorgos Chatzifotiadis, 77. On the day the image was taken, he went to four banks to withdraw his wife's pension - and was refused in each.
"I see my fellow citizens begging for a few cents to buy bread," the former coal miner told AFP. "I see more and more suicides. I am a sensitive person. I can not stand to see my country in this situation."
Mr Chatzifotiadis said he was unlikely to vote in the referendum as his nearest polling station was 80km (50 miles) away.
View from the square
The BBC's Ros Atkins is doing a Twitter Q&A all day on the crisis so tweet him your questions. As you can see, he's chosen quite a nice location to do it from...
Email Message: Whatever the true reasons are for Greece been in this position, the fact remains this country has no possible way of continuing with this cycle of loan and debt interest repayment.
Greece should be given a window of at least two years with no repayment and no further loans, this way the country will have to stand on its own budget and allow the country to start and grow again. After this time, a realistic target of repayment should be agreed based on what the country is earning.
Whatever the true reasons are for Greece been in this position, the fact remains this country has no possible way of continuing with this cycle of loan and debt interest repayment.
Greece should be given a window of at least two years with no repayment and no further loans, this way the country will have to stand on its own budget and allow the country to start and grow again. After this time, a realistic target of repayment should be agreed based on what the country is earning.
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'Lion and the wolf'
AFP have been out and about in Athens
In the largely middle-class Pangrati neighbourhood, people from the Communist Party were handing out mock ballots for protest votes.
"It has three 'No's - no to the European union, no to Syriza and the government's proposals, and no to the austerity measures," said Nikos Leivaditis.
He insists neither a 'Yes' nor a 'No' victory will better Greece's fortunes - a feeling many Greeks share.
"It is like you have the lion and the wolf and you have to decide who is going to devour you," he said.
Lots of reports of angry voters filtering through
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Bobbie Karagkounis:
Email Message: Having lived in Greece for the last seven years I am very proud of all the Greeks voting today. Things cannot continue this way, many friends and families I know are struggling every day to pay bills and put food on their tables. Families with children are scared their kids have accidents as they can not afford the health care and costs of medication.
Greece needs a new way forward. It's been hard this last week with capitol control but most people do not have enough money in the banks to withdraw the maximum limit.
Having lived in Greece for the last seven years I am very proud of all the Greeks voting today. Things cannot continue this way, many friends and families I know are struggling every day to pay bills and put food on their tables. Families with children are scared their kids have accidents as they can not afford the health care and costs of medication.
Greece needs a new way forward. It's been hard this last week with capitol control but most people do not have enough money in the banks to withdraw the maximum limit.
Divine intervention at the polls?
'Write off Greek debt'
Former UK Chancellor Alistair Darling has a radical proposal
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Quote Message: "By extension, it'll be yet another break on what is a very slow recovery in the global economy. Now in my experience, if you want to sort something, you've got to sort it properly. It's been five years now since the Eurozone tried to sort out the Greek problem. It's manifestly failed to do so. To my mind, unless they take the decision they've got to take to write off substantial amounts of Greek debt, and then to put in place a programme that has got to be delivered in turn by the Greek government, this is going to continue."
"By extension, it'll be yet another break on what is a very slow recovery in the global economy. Now in my experience, if you want to sort something, you've got to sort it properly. It's been five years now since the Eurozone tried to sort out the Greek problem. It's manifestly failed to do so. To my mind, unless they take the decision they've got to take to write off substantial amounts of Greek debt, and then to put in place a programme that has got to be delivered in turn by the Greek government, this is going to continue."
More people head to the polls
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Fabrice Charvin:
Email Message:
Let's hope the Greeks vote No. That will save
the dignity of both the Greek people and Eurozone taxpayers. The spectacular
fallout in the past couple of weeks has only revealed that neither the Greeks
(including their government and international economists) want to stay in the
Euro, nor the Eurozone (and again other economists and democratically elected
politicians) wants to keep Greece
in. The failed negotiations and referendum are not a miscalculation, but rather
a logical outcome, where the referendum offers the final justification for
Greece to be dropped out.
Let's hope the Greeks vote No. That will save
the dignity of both the Greek people and Eurozone taxpayers. The spectacular
fallout in the past couple of weeks has only revealed that neither the Greeks
(including their government and international economists) want to stay in the
Euro, nor the Eurozone (and again other economists and democratically elected
politicians) wants to keep Greece
in. The failed negotiations and referendum are not a miscalculation, but rather
a logical outcome, where the referendum offers the final justification for
Greece to be dropped out.
Varoufakis interview
In case you missed it, here is the Greek finance minister talking to the BBC's Katya Adler:
Yanis Varoufakis has underlined his promise to quit if Greece votes 'Yes'.
Asked if he would really resign if the outcome of the referendum was 'Yes', he told the German newspaper Bild:
Quote Message: Absolutely. There will not be a majority for 'Yes'.
Absolutely. There will not be a majority for 'Yes'.
'Little evidence of a problem'
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Dave Ensor:
Email Message: My partner and I are on Tilos, a fairly quiet and isolated island, which we return to every other year. The only bank machine is giving plenty of money, locals are stoic, there is little evidence of problem. The pharmacy is "lighter" than in recent years, food and drink prices are similar to previous. One noticeable difference is reduced tourism, which makes locals appreciate tourism.
My partner and I are on Tilos, a fairly quiet and isolated island, which we return to every other year. The only bank machine is giving plenty of money, locals are stoic, there is little evidence of problem. The pharmacy is "lighter" than in recent years, food and drink prices are similar to previous. One noticeable difference is reduced tourism, which makes locals appreciate tourism.
'No apocalypse yet'
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Ari Dio: Cyprus:
Greece should vote against the bailout. If they do and leave the euro, they will struggle to begin with but will recover much faster than they would if staying in the euro and voting yes.
A Romanian perspective on austerity
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SMS Message: I was born in the year communist Romania went bankrupt - 1982. The austerity that followed in order to pay the whole 20% of GDP of debt destroyed the country's economy, made the population poorer and isolated the country. The debt was paid until 1989. Only way out for Greece is vote Oxi-No. from Bogdan in Bucharest, Romania
I was born in the year communist Romania went bankrupt - 1982. The austerity that followed in order to pay the whole 20% of GDP of debt destroyed the country's economy, made the population poorer and isolated the country. The debt was paid until 1989. Only way out for Greece is vote Oxi-No.
Just like Scotland?
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A precedent for the eurozone?
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Sid Anning:
Email Message: If you borrow money, whether you are an individual or a country, at some point you have to pay it back, and if you default you have to pay the penalties. Greece has made its bed, it must now lie on it.
If you borrow money, whether you are an individual or a country, at some point you have to pay it back, and if you default you have to pay the penalties. Greece has made its bed, it must now lie on it.
Out of cash?
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'Greek voice'
The former Greek prime minister, George Papandreou has said that it is better for Greece to remain in the Eurozone if it really wants to instigate reforms.
After casting his ballot, Mr Papandreou said:
Quote Message: For the big changes, it is of strategic importance to stay in the hard-centre of the eurozone in order to conduct those big changes in the most effective way. The negotiation is not a dice in the hands of a government in a difficult position. It is the every day, continuous, consistent and systematic negotiation for Greece's voice to be heard - the Greek voice to be heard.
For the big changes, it is of strategic importance to stay in the hard-centre of the eurozone in order to conduct those big changes in the most effective way. The negotiation is not a dice in the hands of a government in a difficult position. It is the every day, continuous, consistent and systematic negotiation for Greece's voice to be heard - the Greek voice to be heard.
'Restrictions strangling Greek economy'
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Young Tsipras
Buzzfeed's Jim Waterson has been tweeting pictures of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in his younger days.
More queues
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Another long ATM queue at a bank in Athens.
Be free and vote
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Christophoros Papanicolaou:
Email Message: I'd just like to comment that what this referendum is all about, is a vote of confidence for this government. Nothing more, nothing less. The question itself is completely void and in my view, the people are being divided for the sake of the cabinet's political future.
Monday will be hellish anyway, no reason for triumphs no matter which campaign wins.
I'd just like to comment that what this referendum is all about, is a vote of confidence for this government. Nothing more, nothing less. The question itself is completely void and in my view, the people are being divided for the sake of the cabinet's political future.
Monday will be hellish anyway, no reason for triumphs no matter which campaign wins.
Syriza 'should not stand aside'
George Katrougalos, the Greek minister for Administrative Reforms, has told BBC Radio 5 Live that Syriza should not stand aside if they lose today's referendum.
He said: "We would been disavowed in a very critical issue of our policy, but we have another mandate to break with the system of oligarchs.
"So resigning would be, in my opinion - I cannot say what the prime minister will say - it would be like giving up this mandate."
A battle between hope and fear
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The reason to vote
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Voting in Volos
Off to the polling station
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'A holy moment'
Yanis Varoufakis speaks after voting
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Quote Message: Today, after five years of failure, the Greek people have the opportunity to decide on the last ultimatum of the Eurogroup, the institutions and our partners. This is about a holy moment. A moment of hope for the whole of Europe. A moment that gives hope to Europe that the common currency and democracy can co-exist, and they do co-exist.
Today, after five years of failure, the Greek people have the opportunity to decide on the last ultimatum of the Eurogroup, the institutions and our partners. This is about a holy moment. A moment of hope for the whole of Europe. A moment that gives hope to Europe that the common currency and democracy can co-exist, and they do co-exist.
Standing up to the bullies
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Bride's declaration
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As Greek bride Irene posed for wedding photographs with her bridesmaids outside the Greek Parliament building in Athens, she declared to tourists as she gave a victory sign: "The only time I will say 'yes' today is to my new husband."
'Prepared for whatever the world throws at us'
Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show, UK Chancellor George Osborne says the UK is making preparations for the referendum result.
He said:
Quote Message: We have the plans in place for whatever the outcome is. The prime minister will be chairing a meeting tomorrow morning with myself, the governor of the Bank of England and others to assess the situation. But I don't think anyone should be in any doubt, the Greek situation has an impact on the European economy, which has an impact on us.
We have the plans in place for whatever the outcome is. The prime minister will be chairing a meeting tomorrow morning with myself, the governor of the Bank of England and others to assess the situation. But I don't think anyone should be in any doubt, the Greek situation has an impact on the European economy, which has an impact on us.
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George, Fran and Paul:
Email Message: Wouldn't know there was a referendum taking place in Lefkada (major Greek island) - everyone is too busy drinking beers on yachts and eating sardines in the square.
Wouldn't know there was a referendum taking place in Lefkada (major Greek island) - everyone is too busy drinking beers on yachts and eating sardines in the square.
Voters' views
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The BBC has spoken to some voters at a polling station to gather their opinions.
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has voted at a polling station in Athens.
'Hard to call'
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Voting in Athens
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Standing tall
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Envelope shortage?
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'Yes to Europe'
The leader of the pro-European New Democracy party and former prime minister, Antonis Samaras, said the referendum was about Greece's future with Europe.
After casting his vote he said:
Quote Message: Today, we Greeks are deciding on the fate of our country. We are voting 'Yes' to Greece. We are voting 'Yes' to Europe.
Today, we Greeks are deciding on the fate of our country. We are voting 'Yes' to Greece. We are voting 'Yes' to Europe.
That question again...
This Greek voter sits down and reads through her ballot paper:
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How to vote?
Tim Franks in Athens spoke to a Greek man who told him his country was "stuffed":
'Very frightened'
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'People feel empowered'
Andrea Herrera, who has been speaking to voters in Paros, Greece, emails:
Email Message: It's a happy day here. People feel empowered. They have a say in true Athenian Democratic Spirit. We get a sense that people are proud to say No! No one has admitted to saying Yes - it's a more elitist vote or fear vote. All agree that situation is uncertain, Greece divided and anyway in a very difficult situation. Happy to take part in this "democratic exercise" but don't really understand or know what either outcome will imply.
It's a happy day here. People feel empowered. They have a say in true Athenian Democratic Spirit. We get a sense that people are proud to say No! No one has admitted to saying Yes - it's a more elitist vote or fear vote. All agree that situation is uncertain, Greece divided and anyway in a very difficult situation. Happy to take part in this "democratic exercise" but don't really understand or know what either outcome will imply.
ATM queues
Andrea Herrera has sent us this picture of people queuing for an ATM in Paros, Greece.
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'Pension halved'
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Campaigning for a 'No'
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SMS Message: As a sort of tourist I wait in line for 10-15 minutes to obtain unlimited cash from machines. Locals restricted to 60 euros, or in most cases manage only 40. "OXI" or "No" signs are abundant, however not seen even one "NAI" sign. from Stefan Reade, Volos, Greece
As a sort of tourist I wait in line for 10-15 minutes to obtain unlimited cash from machines. Locals restricted to 60 euros, or in most cases manage only 40. "OXI" or "No" signs are abundant, however not seen even one "NAI" sign.
Bank queues continue
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Heading for a 'No'?
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Busy day
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Voting officials check people's identification in the village of Meyisti on the Island of Kastellorizo, which is the most easterly of the islands in Greece.
It was on this island that former Prime Minister George Papandreou announced in 2010 that Greece required a rescue package.
'Divided country'
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Watch PM Alexis Tsipras cast his vote
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Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and former leaders George Papandreou and Antonis Samaras are among those to have already cast their ballots.
John Chapman, visiting Greece with his wife, emails:
Email Message: The Greek people are as kind and welcoming as ever but they are very worried about what the future holds. The tension has risen as the days have gone by and we have heard countless discussions about whether to vote yes or no in today’s referendum.
There is clearly a split between the old and the younger generation and those in business and those that are simply working hard to save for the long winters without tourists such as us.
The Greek people are as kind and welcoming as ever but they are very worried about what the future holds. The tension has risen as the days have gone by and we have heard countless discussions about whether to vote yes or no in today’s referendum.
There is clearly a split between the old and the younger generation and those in business and those that are simply working hard to save for the long winters without tourists such as us.
'We have to hope'
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Maya Korba voted in Kolonaki, Athens, with her two young children:
Quote Message: I don’t consent with it on many points, but in the end I went for yes. I don’t really know what both answers will mean and to be honest I’m not happy with either, but we have to hope.
I don’t consent with it on many points, but in the end I went for yes. I don’t really know what both answers will mean and to be honest I’m not happy with either, but we have to hope.
Greek TV channel Skai reports that most ATMs do not have any 20 euro notes left, meaning that the 60 euros per day limit on cash withdrawals is effectively just 50 euros.
Campaigning for 'Yes'
Outside a polling station in Kolonaki, Athens, Spiros Kavnidis and Iliana Karamanis are campaigning for the 'Yes' vote.
Quote Message: The real question of this referendum is whether Greece will stay in the euro and the eurozone - so of course we are voting 'Yes', it's extremely crucial for our country.
The real question of this referendum is whether Greece will stay in the euro and the eurozone - so of course we are voting 'Yes', it's extremely crucial for our country.
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'Blackmail'
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Angeliki Maroulaki, voting in Keramikos, Athens, early this morning, said:
Quote Message: I am voting 'No' because I can’t take the blackmail anymore and I want to live with dignity. It’s going to be tough for the next two years but eventually it will be better for the future of our children.
I am voting 'No' because I can’t take the blackmail anymore and I want to live with dignity. It’s going to be tough for the next two years but eventually it will be better for the future of our children.
Crowds
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Polling station 'scrum'
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'Message of determination'
Mr Tsipras said his country was determined to decide its own "destiny" in the eurozone.
After casting his ballot in Athens, he said:
Quote Message: No one can ignore the message of determination of a people taking its destiny in its own hands.
No one can ignore the message of determination of a people taking its destiny in its own hands.
The world's media watches
PM Alexis Tsipras voted in Athens surrounded by the world's media.
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'Passion rather than logic'
The economist, Vicky Pryce, told the BBC there is a lot of confusion surrounding the referendum question:
Quote Message: Nobody would have read that very, very long background paper, two papers behind the question of today. And they'll be voting more in terms of passion rather than logic.
Nobody would have read that very, very long background paper, two papers behind the question of today. And they'll be voting more in terms of passion rather than logic.
'Not the same rights'
Another Athens voter, Ioannis Nikolaou, disagreed:
Quote Message: I voted for Tsipras and want to vote 'No' because I've lived in Europe and know what rights Europeans and Greeks have. For that reason alone. They don't have the same rights.
I voted for Tsipras and want to vote 'No' because I've lived in Europe and know what rights Europeans and Greeks have. For that reason alone. They don't have the same rights.
'Work together'
Nikolaos Papadopoulos, a voter in Athens, told the Associated Press news agency that he voted "Yes":
Quote Message: I believe in a democracy, in a united Europe, in a world with a good economy, and I want us all to work together to move forward and not to be retrogressive.
I believe in a democracy, in a united Europe, in a world with a good economy, and I want us all to work together to move forward and not to be retrogressive.
PM votes
Here's Mr Tsipras voting:
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PM Alexis Tsipras has arrived at a polling station in Athens to cast his vote.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is due to vote at a polling station in Athens.
Army helicopters
The short timescale meant special measures were used to get everything ready.
An official in the local administration on the island of Naxos, Dimitris Lianos, told the BBC:
Quote Message: Usually, when we have Greek elections all this material, all these papers, they come by boats. But due to the fact that this referendum took place in a very short time, they had to use the army helicopters and each island got all these boxes by helicopter.
Usually, when we have Greek elections all this material, all these papers, they come by boats. But due to the fact that this referendum took place in a very short time, they had to use the army helicopters and each island got all these boxes by helicopter.
Short notice
The Greek authorities have not had long to organise this referendum - it was announced by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on 27 June.
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Former PM votes
'For my homeland'
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Germans count the cost
Germans feel sympathy for Greece's people, but impatience and irritation with its government,
writes Jenny Hill in Berlin
.
Toll roads free
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'Very proud'
Professor of cultural studies at the University of Melbourne, Nikos Papastergiadis, told the BBC that the large Greek diaspora in Australia are watching events back in their homeland.
Quote Message: We are very concerned about the well-being of our fellow countrymen in Greece, but also very proud of their courage, that they've shown in the face of such adversity, enduring the world's worst recession, and also standing up to this, kind of, bullying activity that's going on from Europe right now. We are very proud indeed of the courage and absolute resistance that's been shown to policies that have been proven to be a failure in Greece.
We are very concerned about the well-being of our fellow countrymen in Greece, but also very proud of their courage, that they've shown in the face of such adversity, enduring the world's worst recession, and also standing up to this, kind of, bullying activity that's going on from Europe right now. We are very proud indeed of the courage and absolute resistance that's been shown to policies that have been proven to be a failure in Greece.
Opposition leader votes
Leader of New Democracy Antonis Samaras has cast his vote, according to Greek news site Enikos
The referendum - in numbers
The BBC's Ros Atkins takes a look at the numbers behind the debt crisis vote
here
.
Grexit?
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has said the poll will essentially amount to an "in/out" vote on Grexit - whether Greece should leave the eurozone.
The Greek government denies it amounts to a vote on Greece's place in the euro.
The question...
It's not short
Here's the wording of the question facing Greek voters today. For those who can't read Greek, a translation and full explanation is here.
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Background
Take a look at
our main news story
for the full background to today's referendum.
'Instil fear'
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On the eve of the referendum, Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis accused Athens' creditors of trying to sow fear around the vote. Speaking to Spain's El Mundo newspaper, he said: "Why did they force us to close the banks? To instil fear in people. And spreading fear is called terrorism."
Families vote
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A child casts her grandmother's ballot during the referendum vote in Athens.
Voting in Athens
This priest was among the first to cast his vote at a polling station in an Athens school.
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Polls have opened
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That brings us to the end of our live coverage for the night. Greek voters have decisively rejected the terms of an international bailout, sparking celebrations in Athens and concern among the country's international creditors.
We will continue to bring you all of the news from Greece - our latest story is here .
BreakingFinal result - Greece votes 'No'
The final result is in, with the final count at 38.7% "Yes" and 61.3% "No".
'Clear' result
Chris Morris, BBC News, Athens
'No' supporters still celebrating
The celebrations are continuing into the night in central Athens...
Greek leaders' meeting
Reports say that Greece's political leaders will be meeting in Athens on Monday at 10:00 local time (8:00 BST).
'We can't be bullied'
Jasmine Coleman, BBC News, Piraeus
'It'll look like a Greek win'
Duncan Weldon
Economics correspondent
If Greece had cancelled the referendum and done the deal outlined in the Tspiras letter last Wednesday, it'd be seen as a creditor victory.
But if the exact same deal was done this week, it'll look like a Greek win.
'Nightmare'
Slovakia's Finance Minister Peter Kazimir reacts
'Very regrettable'
Jeroen Dijsselbloem , who heads the eurozone's group of finance ministers, says he takes note of the outcome of the referendum but:
He says the Eurogroup will discuss the state of play on 7 July.
So...what next?
A few days ago, the BBC's World Service's economics correspondent, Andrew Walker, wrote about the possible outcomes for Greece, including a "No" vote.
Here's what he had to say:
Read more of what Andrew had to say here .
Votes still being counted...
The celebrations have been under way for hours, but the results are still being counted - as of 01:00 local time (22:03 BST), the "No" vote has 61.3%, the "Yes" camp 38.7%.
'Painful days'
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini reacts to the Greek vote
Summit set
There's a little bit more detail on the summit of eurozone leaders on Tuesday - it's been set for 18:00 Brussels time (16:00 GMT).
Crucially, the eurozone's finance ministers will meet before it.
Guardian front page
This is how the Guardian newspaper here in the UK is reporting the news of Greece voting "No" to its creditors' demands
'A difficult day'
The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz says that he believes a no vote in Greece's referendum leaves the country in a worse position for negotiating their debt crisis.
He adds the vote of the Greek people must be respected but warns that it is up to Greece's government to convince the 18 other member states of the eurozone that it is possible to renegotiate.
Mr Schulz finishes his statement by saying that he hopes that meaningful proposals from the Greek government will arrive in the coming hours because "if not, we are entering a very difficult and even dramatic time."
'Not a mandate against Europe'
We can now bring you a clip of Greek PM Alexis Tsipras speaking on national television earlier - he said there was still room for talks.
'Tomorrow will be a very hairy day'
Robert Peston
Economics editor
Greek banks are desperately in need of a lender of last resort to save them, and the Greek economy.
And - sad to say - no banker or central banker to whom I have spoken believes the European Central Bank can fulfill that function - because it is struggling to prove to itself that Greek banks have adequate assets to pledge to it as security for new loans.
There are only two options. The Bank of Greece could make unsecured loans to Greek banks without the ECB's permission - which would provoke a furious reaction from Eurozone leaders and would be seen by most of them as tantamount to leaving the euro.
Or it can explicitly create a new currency, a new drachma, which it could then use to provide vital finance to Greek banks and the Greek economy. This huge risk, of Greek exit from the euro, is tonight preoccupying governments, central banks and investors all over the world. Tomorrow will be a very hairy day on markets.
Read more from Robert here
Monday's Bild front page
The German newspaper asks: "Greeks celebrate their 'No' - what now, Chancellor?"
Late-night talks
We are still waiting for the final result in Greece - just under 90% of the votes have been counted - but diplomatic talks are already under way.
A statement by the European Commission says EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker has already started talking with 18 Eurozone leaders - presumably the one left out is Greece.
On Monday morning, he will speak with Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the head of the Eurogroup, and Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank.
You may have heard the term 'crucial talks about Greece's future' used in the last few weeks - it's fair to say these ones are pretty crucial too.
Tsipras to meet Greek president shortly
'No': a source of celebration
It's after midnight in Athens, but that's unlikely to stop the 'No' campaign supporters from ending their celebrations...
'Bring back a better deal'
Jasmine Coleman, BBC News, Piraeus
Dividing opinion
Jasmine Coleman, BBC News, Piraeus
Orange boom
This is the map of how the country voted, with almost 89% of votes counted.
Orange represents the 'No' vote, green represents 'Yes'. You will be here all night if you try to spot any green in this map.
More details from Tsipras' speech
A few more things that came from Mr Tsipras' speech on Greek television:
- He says he wants to continue negotiations with creditors
- "Our overwhelming priority will be to get banks functioning again"
- A meeting of all political parties is convened for Monday morning
More from Alexis Tsipras...
BreakingPM Alexis Tsipras addresses Greek people
Live on Greek TV
So will eurozone finance ministers meet too?
Well, not immediately. But a spokesman for Eurogroup chairman Jeroen Dijsselbloem says they will meet up later in the week.
Most votes counted...
We are not far away from a result. As we stand, 85% of the votes have been counted - and the 'No' camp is in the lead with 61.5%, compared with the 'Yes' camp's 38.5%.
Big push for urgent summit
We mentioned it earlier, but France and Germany are pushing for an urgent summit on Tuesday - it was arranged in a phone call between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande.
They're now calling for other eurozone leaders to attend - that seems likely.
Scenes of joy
Those who voted 'No' are certainly in high spirits - here's a montage of some of them celebrating across the country .
ECB 'likely to keep cash lifeline frozen'
Reuters: European Central Bank policy setters are likely to maintain emergency funding for Greek banks at its current restricted level, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday, following Greece's rejection in a referendum of bailout conditions.
If that's confirmed when the ECB's governing council meets on Monday, there seems little chance the banks will be able to reopen on Tuesday, as the Greek government promised.
Samaras steps down
Opposition leader goes
Some breaking news coming in - Greece's centre-right opposition leader, Antonis Samaras, has stepped down.
Samaras - prime minister until January this year - was the lead voice of the 'Yes' campaign and there were immediate calls for his resignation as soon as opinion polls were released.
Franco-German call for eurozone summit
AFP
Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Francois Hollande want a eurozone sumit on Greece on Tuesday (Berlin)
The truth is spoken
The blogger Greek Analyst is a go-to source on the latest on Greece's debt crisis - so when he asks this question, you know it is a period of uncertainty ahead...
Bad day for pollsters?
This is what the four main opinion polls were predicting as the result when the polls closed earlier this evening:
Metron Analysis : 'Yes' 48%, 'No' 52%
GPO : 'Yes' 48.5%, 'No' 51.5%
MARC : 'Yes' 48%, 'No' 52%
MRB : 'Yes' 46% to 51%, 'No' 49% to 54%
Now, with more than 71% of the votes counted, it appears these polls were way off - the 'No' camp is in the lead with 61%.
ECB to meet on Monday
Big decision for European Central Bank's governing council. Last weekend it froze the limit on the "Emergency Liquidity Assistance" (ELA) that Greek banks could get in cash from the Greek central bank, prompting the government to impose capital controls. So will they raise the €89bn ceiling or not?
German government reacts
More again from Germany's Deputy Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel, who has spoken to Tagesspiegel newspaper.
He said Tsipras and his government were taking Greece down a path of "bitter abandonment and hopelessness."
Tsipras has "torn down the last bridges which Europe and Greece could have crossed to find a compromise," Gabriel said. "By saying 'No' to the eurozone's rules...negotiations over billions of euros in bailout programmes are difficult to imagine."
Two-thirds of the vote counted
And the No's have it
The Interior Ministry count gives more than 61% of the vote to the 'No'-camp. It's a clear victory.
More from Varoufakis...
UKIP reaction
UK eurosceptic leader Nigel Farage welcomes Greek 'No' vote
Greece has 'burned its bridges' - Berlin
AFP quotes the German government: Greek PM Tsipras has "burned the final bridges" between Greece and Europe.
BreakingVaroufakis holds press conference
Greece's finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has just held a press conference - he says he hopes to re-start negotiations with creditors.
Negotiations 'difficult to imagine'
No-one from the German government was to hold a press conference on Sunday, German broadcasters said.
But the deputy chancellor, Sigmar Gabriel, has now been quoted by AFP as saying that any negotiations with Greece were "difficult to imagine".
With 60% of the votes in...
'No' getting louder...
The response from Russia
"You can't fail to understand" that this means "a step towards an exit from the eurozone," Russia's deputy economy minister Alexei Likhachev was quoted as saying by state news agency TASS.
'Tsipras talks with Hollande'
Reuters have been told by a Greek government official that Alexis Tsipras has had a telephone conversation with the French president Francois Hollande.
Big result for Spain's anti-austerity party
Podemos leader welcomes Greek 'No'
Pablo Iglesias, who heads the popular anti-austerity party in Spain, tweets: "'Today in Greece, democracy has won."
With general elections in Spain in the autumn, this result could be bad news for the mainstream parties that signed up to eurozone austerity conditions.
How will the markets react?
BBC's Economics Editor Robert Peston
'Right to seek new deal' - Italy
Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni
A direct response from a senior Italian minister, calling for new talks:
"Now it is right to start trying for an agreement again. But there is no escape from the Greek labyrinth with a Europe that is weak and without growth."
Where we stand half way through...
If you're just joining us...
Half the votes have been counted
And it looks as if the Greek government has won the day with a projected 61% backing a 'No' vote.
What this means is not yet clear, but the Greek government says it has a clear mandate to negotiate a solution with the eurozone. The government wants to reopen the banks on Tuesday but without a deal that looks difficult.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will travel to Paris for talks with France's President Francois Hollande on Monday evening. But a source has told Reuters there are no immediate plans for a eurozone meeting.
'No' celebrations in Athens' Syntagma Square
'Greece better off outside eurozone' - senior German MP
'Driven his country into the wall'
The BBC's Berlin correspondent Jenny Hill says:
What will the European Central Bank do next?
US economist Jeffrey Sachs has been calling for Greece's debts to be cut sharply to keep it within the eurozone. Now he thinks the head of the ECB has to help re-open Greek banks.
An unlikely 'No' supporter in Athens
A reminder of how Greece's debts are stacked up
The scenes in Syntagma Square, Athens
'No plans for eurozone talks'
The Greek government will have a battle on its hands to persuade the Eurogroup to meet urgently. Reuters reports there are no plans for an emergency meeting of eurozone finance ministers in response to the 'No' vote. "No way. (The ministers) would not know what to discuss."
It is worth remembering that Greece's prime minister called the vote while his negotiators were still trying to eke out a deal in Brussels.
Greek analyst
Yannis Koutsomitis
"Tsipras has a big mandate but it's up to the Greek government to persuade the eurozone they do not want to take Greece out. It seems that young people went in huge numbers and voted 'No'. The real challenge for Syriza is to bridge the gap between the young voters who voted 'No' and the older voters who voted massively for 'Yes'."
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Andreas Kazantzidis (PhD), Patras, Greece:
'There is no winner'
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Elliot Brown writes:
The view in Athens
'Friendly riot police'
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Deborah Rich, Athens:
Greek negotiators to return to Brussels
BBC's Europe correspondent Chris Morris in Athens
Government has 'popular mandate'
Euclid Tsakalotos, deputy foreign minister and chief negotiator, has been speaking on Greek TV
"We will negotiate for a solution that is financially viable.”
Asked how a deal could be reached in 48 hours given that the government and creditors had disagreed on a number of basic issues for five months, he said there were now two new important points that altered the situation.
“Firstly, the government now has a new popular mandate and the second is the latest IMF report which says that Greek debt is unsustainable”.
Greek minister: 'Referendum was a success'
WATCH: Interior Minister Nikos Voutsis said the referendum had been " successful and of historical importance for everyone ".
Celebrations outside Greek parliament
Mega TV shows images of jubilant 'No' supporters
Watch the results come in
You can see the results in both Greek and English here.
Post update
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Steve, Leros, Greece:
'No' supporters are celebrating on the streets in numbers
First projection on Greek TV
Singular Logic, the company responsible for handling results from the referendum, has projected that the 'No' vote will surpass 61%.
'People are scared'
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'No' vote still well in the lead
20% of vote counted so far
And the 'No' vote is still well ahead with just over 60%.
The celebrations are beginning
Greek government moves on bank support
Later tonight the National Bank of Greece will call for the European Central Bank to raise the emergency cash fund limit imposed last weekend, AFP reports.
That decision prompted Greece to impose cash withdrawal limits and other restrictions on Greeks
Celebrations in Athens as 'No' vote takes early lead
The first pictures of delighted anti-austerity voters in Athens are filtering through.
Syriza welcomes early results
"Cautious optimism" prevails in the ruling Syriza party over the 'No' vote lead in Sunday's referendum, the website of government-affiliated ANA-MPA news agency reports.
The report cited "well-informed sources" saying ministers and top government officials met at Syriza HQ to discuss the party's position and agreed that "all ministers and party officials must underline the importance of ational unity in their public appearances" - via BBC Monitoring.
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Holkit, Rhodes
'Negotiations must start tonight'
More from government spokesperson Gabriel Sakellaridis
An opposition voice
From To Potami (The River) party
"I would beg to differ from the (interior) minister," says Stratos Mouyer, an entrepreneur and To Potami candidate.
Voting out of pride or fear?
Panagiotis Lianos tweets.......
'Democracy wins'
Defence Minister and leader of Syriza's coalition partner Independent Greeks has welcomed the result.
Opposition MP sees victory for the 'No' camp
New Democracy's Dora Bakoyannis on German TV
Where you can find the results
Click here to watch the results come in.
We're past the 10% mark
And the 'No' vote is count is as high as 60%
First results coming in
Only 8% of the vote counted so far but the 'No' vote has taken a clear initial lead.
Interior Minister Nikos Voutsis
Votes are being counted across the country
Ministry of Interior statement
"From the overall number of voters there must be a turnout of more than 50%" - in other words the referendum is legitimate
Greece 'holding its breath'
BBC's Chris Morris in Athens
"Almost any economist looks at Greek debt and thinks no way can this country return to growth with such a high level of debt"
WATCH: Chris Morris' full take on the polls
First results in an hour?
BBC Newshour presenter Tim Franks is with the ruling party's rally in Athens and had this to say:
'A poker game'
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Pantelis, Skiathos, Greece:
Varoufakis attacks 'toxic media'
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has been tweeting
If the 'No' predictions are correct, then that means Mr Varoufakis will probably keep his job, after promising to resign in the event of a 'Yes' vote.
It's also worth remembering that earlier this week he said banks would reopen on Tuesday in the event of a 'No' vote.
Syriza promises speedy negotiations
Greek government spokesman Gabriel Sakellaridis has been speaking on Greek TV
What the opinion polls say
As our Europe correspondent Chris Morris said, there are a lot of numbers flying around. So here is what the four main opinion polls are saying. Not all the samples were taken on Sunday.
Metron Analysis : 'Yes' 48%, 'No' 52%
GPO : 'Yes' 48.5%, 'No' 51.5%
MARC : 'Yes' 48%, 'No' 52%
MRB : 'Yes' 46% to 51%, 'No' 49% to 54%
German future
The BBC's Berlin correspondent, Jenny Hill, says a Grexit could lead to the collapse of Angela Merkel's chancellorship.
Tsipras arrives at Maximos House
The Greek prime minister has arrived at his official residence
The reaction from Germany
We don't just have correspondents in Greece - we're also looking at the response in Germany.
Our business reporter Theo Leggett is in Frankfurt, the home of the European Central Bank.
Merkel's Monday visit to Paris
Some more details on German leader's planned talks with President Hollande
Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert has released a statement.
"The talks with the French president from 6:30 p.m. (1630 GMT), and over dinner will be about a common assessment of the situation after the Greek referendum and the continuation of the close German-French cooperation on this subject."
High turnout
Greece's ANT TV estimates that the proportion of voters taking part in the referendum was close to 65%. If confirmed that would be slightly higher than the January 2015 election that Syriza won. Turnout then was just under 64%.
'Greek banks running out of money'
A reminder of what is at stake with this vote
The BBC's Economics Editor Robert Peston has been told by a senior banking source that banks will run out of money in a few days and that withdrawals have trebled.
Read the full story here
All the results, in once place
It will still be a while until we get some official results through - but once they are published, this is the place to look .
Leaders of France and Germany to meet
AFP
Quoting French presidency: President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to meet in Paris on Monday evening.
BBC's Mark Lowen on significance of vote
What happens next?
Macro-economist Alberto Gallo has come up with this interesting look at what could happen in the event of a 'Yes' or 'No' vote.
'This what a Greek No looks like'
How are estimates being counted?
The BBC's Europe correspondent Chris Morris explains...
"There are going to be a lot of numbers flying around in the next few hours - we are going to have to be very careful.
"Several polling companies have undertaken telephone polls - these are not exit polls, not people being asked how they voted as they leave polling stations.
"So a couple of companies we have spoken to have contacted telephone in fairly small samples - and both of those polls put the 'No' campaign very narrowly ahead."
Syriza welcomes opinion polls
Reuters: Syriza parliamentary spokesman says opinion poll results allow government to move forward quickly and seal deal with creditors .
Associated Press sums up latest surveys
3 opinion polls show Greek referendum result will be close, but likely to be won by "No" vote.
Another poll backing 'No'
Mark Lowen has more predicted results
Initial estimates
Pollster GPO estimates that the No vote has a lead of 51.5% to 48.5%. Similar margins are being predicted on Greek TV
Margin of error
Although the first estimates will come in shortly, a first indication of the results won't emerge until 19:00 BST. According to Mega TV, a proper indication will be clear only once results are in from 10% of polling stations. Even then, there will be a margin of error.
It's important to note that there are no traditional exit polls. Instead phone polling is being conducted.
BreakingGreek polls close
Voting in the Greek referendum has finished. The first exit polls are expected soon.
Greece's debts "escalated with the euro"
Bernadette Brown
I lived in Thessaloniki and Athens for ten years until 2000, and I strongly support the 'no' vote. I believe Greece may well be better off with the drachma; More tourists would come as it would be cheaper, which is Greece's main income; and once things had settled down salaries would find their level. I left before the Euro, but I would not have been able to survive had I stayed
High turnout?
Greece's Ekathimerini newspaper says that there was an estimated turnout of 35% with four hours to go - a figure it says is high.
That number will only have risen in the last three hours.
The newspaper says there must be a turnout of 40% for the referendum to be valid.
BBC News special programme
A quick reminder that, as soon as the polls close at 17:00 BST, there will be a special programme on BBC News television in the UK and BBC World News internationally.
You can also get updates on BBC World Service radio and, of course, on this page.
Less than an hour to go
The polls shut at 17:00 UK time (19:00 Greek time)
What we know so far
Read the latest here
A view from the Greek Islands
WATCH: Today's vote in numbers
Which camp is winning on Google?
Since the referendum was announced in the early hours of 27 June, searches on Google in Greece for the terms 'Oxi' (No) and 'Nai' (Yes) ave quickly multiplied.
The chart below, courtesy of Google Trends, shows how the 'No' camp, in red, certainly appears to be in the lead...
Your Greece questions answered
The BBC's Ros Atkins is in Athens for the vote. As well as breaking the latest news on TV, he's also doing a live Twitter Q&A.
He's a provided succinct update on where we stand.
And Ros is determined to answer every conceivable question there is about Greece - he's powered through well over 50 already! Tweet him your questions @BBCRosAtkins
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Rosemary Hill:
What happens in the event of a no vote
Feeling the heat
With things heating up in the vote, some in Athens are cooling off at the beach.
The question facing Greeks
Here is the question being put to voters - it is not be as simple as whether they want to stay in the euro or not. Instead it asks Greeks to approve or reject the specific terms laid out by Greece's creditors:
Should the agreement plan submitted by the European Commission, European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund to the June 25 eurogroup and consisting of two parts, which form their single proposal, be accepted?
The first document is titled 'Reforms for the completion of the Current Program and Beyond' and the second 'Preliminary Debt Sustainability Analysis'. "Not approved/NO "Approved/YES"
Does that make sense to you? If not, you are not alone.
Greek banks 'days away from running out of cash'
Robert Peston
Economics editor
Cash within the Greek banking system will run out in just a few short days, a senior banking source has told me, amid fears that the financial crisis will force Greek companies to start laying off workers tomorrow.
The source also says that bank withdrawals have trebled in recent days:
You can read Robert's full blog from Athens here.
Results website
To mark your card for later, this is where the result should be announced later.
Asked to pay in cash
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Nikki Marsh, Santorini, on holiday from Leeds:
Greeks in both camps have been taking to Instagram
Yes, or in Greek 'nai'
No, or in Greek 'oxi'
How much would a Grexit cost Germany?
A lot, apparently
The German business daily Handelsblatt reports on the fears of the head of the Bundesbank (in German), Jens Weidmann.
The newspaper says he has warned Angela Merkel's cabinet that a Grexit would hit the Bundesbank's profits and have a knock-on effect on Germany's budget.
The bank's losses could top €14.4bn (£10.3bn, $16bn) in the event of a Grexit, he says.
'No' vote ahead?
BBC Newshour's Tim Franks tweets from Greece...
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Peston's three second Grexit challenge
The Greek point of view
The BBC's Economic Editor Robert Peston is roving around Athens awaiting the result.
Earlier this week, we challenged him to explain the crisis from a Greek perspective - the catch? He only had three seconds to do so.
'A lot of people here are quite bemused'
Correspondent Mark Lowen speaks from Kalithea, an Athens suburb...
Student fears
Could a no vote stop Greeks studying abroad?
Filippos Ershov, an 18-year-old student in Athens, has got in touch to explain his concerns about a No vote and whether this could lead to a Grexit from Europe.
He's worried that an exit could harm his chances of studying abroad - just another example of the high stakes involved in today's vote.
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Casting ballots
Pictures are coming through of voters across the country
In Athens
And also Crete
'I see only corruption and injustice'
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George Joannides:
Do Monty Python have the answer?
Sketch from 1974 explains the Greek-German divide
Sometimes, explaining the difference in the Greek and German positions can be a challenge even for the most able journalist.
So, as the Washington Post suggests , let this sketch from 1974 by Monty Python explain it for you instead.
Just voting?
Ilias Anagnostakis tweets...
'Will of the markets'
Our Europe Correspondent on Tsipras' problems...
The tourist experience
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Brian Southgate, Wantage:
The view from the queue
Philip is waiting in line at a polling station in Athens
Work 'starts tomorrow'
French minister urges quick solution
One of the countries with an important say in Greece's future is France - and the French economy minister Emmanuel Macron has been speaking to the press.
He said it was crucial creditors found a compromise to help Greece, rather than just count on the European Central Bank to keep handing out emergency payments.
Who is Alexis Tsipras - in 47 seconds
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More thoughts on today's poll:
'I see my fellow citizens begging'
Pensioner seen crying outside bank speaks of his plight
A few days ago we brought you this story about the cost to pensioners in Greece - with it, we published an image of an un-named man crying outside a bank in Thessaloniki.
He has now been named as Giorgos Chatzifotiadis, 77. On the day the image was taken, he went to four banks to withdraw his wife's pension - and was refused in each.
"I see my fellow citizens begging for a few cents to buy bread," the former coal miner told AFP. "I see more and more suicides. I am a sensitive person. I can not stand to see my country in this situation."
Mr Chatzifotiadis said he was unlikely to vote in the referendum as his nearest polling station was 80km (50 miles) away.
View from the square
The BBC's Ros Atkins is doing a Twitter Q&A all day on the crisis so tweet him your questions. As you can see, he's chosen quite a nice location to do it from...
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Graham, France:
Enough is enough
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'Lion and the wolf'
AFP have been out and about in Athens
In the largely middle-class Pangrati neighbourhood, people from the Communist Party were handing out mock ballots for protest votes.
"It has three 'No's - no to the European union, no to Syriza and the government's proposals, and no to the austerity measures," said Nikos Leivaditis.
He insists neither a 'Yes' nor a 'No' victory will better Greece's fortunes - a feeling many Greeks share.
"It is like you have the lion and the wolf and you have to decide who is going to devour you," he said.
Lots of reports of angry voters filtering through
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Bobbie Karagkounis:
Divine intervention at the polls?
'Write off Greek debt'
Former UK Chancellor Alistair Darling has a radical proposal
More people head to the polls
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Fabrice Charvin:
Varoufakis interview
In case you missed it, here is the Greek finance minister talking to the BBC's Katya Adler:
Varoufakis reaffirms quit threat
Greek Finance Minister will quit if 'Yes' wins
Yanis Varoufakis has underlined his promise to quit if Greece votes 'Yes'.
Asked if he would really resign if the outcome of the referendum was 'Yes', he told the German newspaper Bild:
'Little evidence of a problem'
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Dave Ensor:
'No apocalypse yet'
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Ari Dio: Cyprus:
Greece should vote against the bailout. If they do and leave the euro, they will struggle to begin with but will recover much faster than they would if staying in the euro and voting yes.
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Just like Scotland?
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A precedent for the eurozone?
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Sid Anning:
Out of cash?
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'Greek voice'
The former Greek prime minister, George Papandreou has said that it is better for Greece to remain in the Eurozone if it really wants to instigate reforms.
After casting his ballot, Mr Papandreou said:
'Restrictions strangling Greek economy'
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Young Tsipras
Buzzfeed's Jim Waterson has been tweeting pictures of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in his younger days.
More queues
Another long ATM queue at a bank in Athens.
Be free and vote
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Christophoros Papanicolaou:
Syriza 'should not stand aside'
George Katrougalos, the Greek minister for Administrative Reforms, has told BBC Radio 5 Live that Syriza should not stand aside if they lose today's referendum.
He said: "We would been disavowed in a very critical issue of our policy, but we have another mandate to break with the system of oligarchs.
"So resigning would be, in my opinion - I cannot say what the prime minister will say - it would be like giving up this mandate."
A battle between hope and fear
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The reason to vote
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Voting in Volos
Off to the polling station
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'A holy moment'
Yanis Varoufakis speaks after voting
Standing up to the bullies
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Bride's declaration
As Greek bride Irene posed for wedding photographs with her bridesmaids outside the Greek Parliament building in Athens, she declared to tourists as she gave a victory sign: "The only time I will say 'yes' today is to my new husband."
'Prepared for whatever the world throws at us'
Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show, UK Chancellor George Osborne says the UK is making preparations for the referendum result.
He said:
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Voters' views
The BBC has spoken to some voters at a polling station to gather their opinions.
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Parts of Athens 'empty'
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Scuffles at the polls
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Finance minister votes
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has voted at a polling station in Athens.
'Hard to call'
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Voting in Athens
Standing tall
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Envelope shortage?
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'Yes to Europe'
The leader of the pro-European New Democracy party and former prime minister, Antonis Samaras, said the referendum was about Greece's future with Europe.
After casting his vote he said:
That question again...
This Greek voter sits down and reads through her ballot paper:
How to vote?
Tim Franks in Athens spoke to a Greek man who told him his country was "stuffed":
'Very frightened'
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'People feel empowered'
Andrea Herrera, who has been speaking to voters in Paros, Greece, emails:
ATM queues
Andrea Herrera has sent us this picture of people queuing for an ATM in Paros, Greece.
'Pension halved'
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Campaigning for a 'No'
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Praying for 'better future'
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'No' signs 'are abundant'
Bank queues continue
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Heading for a 'No'?
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Busy day
Voting officials check people's identification in the village of Meyisti on the Island of Kastellorizo, which is the most easterly of the islands in Greece.
It was on this island that former Prime Minister George Papandreou announced in 2010 that Greece required a rescue package.
'Divided country'
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Watch PM Alexis Tsipras cast his vote
Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and former leaders George Papandreou and Antonis Samaras are among those to have already cast their ballots.
Watch them cast their votes here.
'Countless discussions'
John Chapman, visiting Greece with his wife, emails:
'We have to hope'
Maya Korba voted in Kolonaki, Athens, with her two young children:
'No totemic leader'
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Twenty euro notes scarce
Greek TV channel Skai reports that most ATMs do not have any 20 euro notes left, meaning that the 60 euros per day limit on cash withdrawals is effectively just 50 euros.
Campaigning for 'Yes'
Outside a polling station in Kolonaki, Athens, Spiros Kavnidis and Iliana Karamanis are campaigning for the 'Yes' vote.
The Greece story
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'Blackmail'
Angeliki Maroulaki, voting in Keramikos, Athens, early this morning, said:
Crowds
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Polling station 'scrum'
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'Message of determination'
Mr Tsipras said his country was determined to decide its own "destiny" in the eurozone.
After casting his ballot in Athens, he said:
The world's media watches
PM Alexis Tsipras voted in Athens surrounded by the world's media.
'Passion rather than logic'
The economist, Vicky Pryce, told the BBC there is a lot of confusion surrounding the referendum question:
'Not the same rights'
Another Athens voter, Ioannis Nikolaou, disagreed:
'Work together'
Nikolaos Papadopoulos, a voter in Athens, told the Associated Press news agency that he voted "Yes":
PM votes
Here's Mr Tsipras voting:
BreakingTsipras
PM Alexis Tsipras has arrived at a polling station in Athens to cast his vote.
What's it all about?
The BBC's Mark Lowen takes to the beach to explain the implications of the vote with the help of some pebbles, the tide and a bat and ball.
PM expected to cast vote soon
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is due to vote at a polling station in Athens.
Army helicopters
The short timescale meant special measures were used to get everything ready.
An official in the local administration on the island of Naxos, Dimitris Lianos, told the BBC:
Short notice
The Greek authorities have not had long to organise this referendum - it was announced by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on 27 June.
Former PM votes
'For my homeland'
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Germans count the cost
Germans feel sympathy for Greece's people, but impatience and irritation with its government, writes Jenny Hill in Berlin .
Toll roads free
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'Very proud'
Professor of cultural studies at the University of Melbourne, Nikos Papastergiadis, told the BBC that the large Greek diaspora in Australia are watching events back in their homeland.
Opposition leader votes
Leader of New Democracy Antonis Samaras has cast his vote, according to Greek news site Enikos
The referendum - in numbers
The BBC's Ros Atkins takes a look at the numbers behind the debt crisis vote here .
Grexit?
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has said the poll will essentially amount to an "in/out" vote on Grexit - whether Greece should leave the eurozone.
The Greek government denies it amounts to a vote on Greece's place in the euro.
The question...
It's not short
Here's the wording of the question facing Greek voters today. For those who can't read Greek, a translation and full explanation is here.
Background
Take a look at our main news story for the full background to today's referendum.
'Instil fear'
On the eve of the referendum, Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis accused Athens' creditors of trying to sow fear around the vote. Speaking to Spain's El Mundo newspaper, he said: "Why did they force us to close the banks? To instil fear in people. And spreading fear is called terrorism."
Families vote
A child casts her grandmother's ballot during the referendum vote in Athens.
Voting in Athens
This priest was among the first to cast his vote at a polling station in an Athens school.
Polls have opened
Polling stations opened at 07:00 local time (04:00 GMT) and will stay open until 19:00 (16:00 GMT). The first results are expected on Sunday evening.
Good morning
Hello and welcome to the BBC's live coverage of events in Greece, where voters are taking part in a referendum on whether to accept the terms of an international financial bailout.