Greece to hold referendum

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European markets have fallen following Monday's announcement of a Greek referendum on the latest aid package to solve its debt crisis.

Eurozone leaders agreed a 50% debt write-off for Greece last week as well as strengthening Europe's bailout fund.

But the announcement of a referendum has cast doubt on whether the deal will be able to go ahead.

The FTSE 100 in London traded down 2.9% while the Dax in Frankfurt fell 4.4% and the Cac40 in Paris dropped 4.3%.