In January-July 2010 the balance-of-payments current account posted a deficit of EUR 3,797 million, 38.5% higher yoy, due largely to the 32% decrease in current transfers balance. Medium- and long-term external debt at end-July 2010 stood at EUR 70,499 million, 7.3% above the level at end-2009; short-term debt totalled EUR 17,043, up 16.8% »»»