Greece plans early repayment of 8 bln euros from first bailout, officials say

ATHENS, June 12 (Reuters) – Greece plans an early repayment of 8 billion euros ($8.61 billion) of bailout loans to euro zone countries this year as the country’s economy rebounds from the previous decade’s debt crisis, two officials told Reuters on Wednesday.

Greece regained its investment grade late last year after languishing for 13 years in the “junk” category, which helped it attract strong demand from foreign investors in its bond issues.