Greece , bailed out in 2010 then again in 2012 at a combined cost of 240 billion euros , returned to the bond markets in April , raising three billion euros on robust demand . Unemployment statistics show the euro area is slowly emerging from years of crisis . However life in Greece , where the crisis began , remains tough after austerity . CNN has talked to Greek citizens over time to find out how their lives have changed . Many are struggling , and say leaving their homeland may be the only option .
Unemployment statistics show the euro area is slowly emerging from years of crisis . However life in Greece , where the crisis began , remains tough after austerity . CNN has talked to Greek citizens over time to find out how their lives have changed . Many are struggling , and say leaving their homeland may be the only option .