They're unable to tap the bond market since 2010, so it fully depends on the bailout loans to survive.

According to the Portuguese finance minister, the average interest rate on the bailout loan is expected to be 5.1 percent.

Creditors had to step in with bailout loans twice, in 2001 and 2002.

Looking further ahead, it was generally expected Cyprus would need to apply for an additional bailout loan.

The bailout loan from the Clinton Administration to Mexico is a done deal and can't be snatched away.

Lowering the interest rate on Greece's bailout loans.

At the beginning of 2012, Greece will have around €57 billion in euro-zone bailout loans outstanding.

Second bailout loan and austerity measures (July 2011 - present)

The interest for the eurozone loans is 5%, considered to be a rather high level for any bailout loan.

Cyprus so far applied both for a €6bn sovereign bailout loan and a €5bn bank recapitalisation package.