Juncker feels "betrayed" by Greece

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he felt “betrayed” by the “egotism” showed by Greece's negotiators, after the country failed to reach an agreement with its international creditors to unlock further aid.

Juncker commented that the Greek proposals were “deliberately altered” and that the Greek people “should be told the truth”.

The statements came the same day it was announced that Greek banks would remained closed for a week and that restrictive measures on withdrawals will be applied.

Read more: Greek banks to remain shut for a week

Juncker emphasised that the talks were “unilaterally” broken by the announcement made by the Greek PM Alexis Tsipras that he was calling for a referendum on 5 July on bailout terms.

Read more: Greek MPs vote in favour of 5 July referendum on bailout terms

I say to the Greek people, you should not commit suicide because you are afraid of death

EC head added that the negotiations were not "a game of liar's poker".

"I say to the Greek people, you should not commit suicide because you are afraid of death."

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