Tension is growing on the streets of Cyprus, as the government scrambles to come up with a plan to avert financial disaster.
People continue withdrawing the small amounts of money they can, as confusion and uncertainty fill the air.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) RESIDENT, SPYROS TZIALLIS SAYING:
"Nobody knows what's really going on, it's what we hear through the news we don't really know what everybody wants from Cyprus or what the Cypriots really want, in a way. Everybody is confused."
Cyprus' government has until Monday to raise $5.8 billion euros to secure a bailout package to prevent bankruptcy.
A government spokesman said various options were being discussed.
(SOUNDBITE) (Greek) GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN CHRISTOS STYLIANIDIS SAYING:
"The parliament will be called upon to make great decisions, difficult decisions. Without doubt there will be painful aspects of any solution that is taken, but the country must be saved. The political leadership is obliged
