his decision to resign online a short time ago. he said his departure could help the prime minister negotiate a way out of the country's debt crisis. he said he would wear the creditors loathing with pride. >> thousands of people celebrated in athens central square cheering waving flags and setting off fire crackers as well. the no vote is unprecedented and it could send greece on an exit path. >> the government is reacting to the resignation. yanis varoufakis played a key role or a leading role in the negotiations as the finance minister since the first day of the government. the prime minister feels a need to thank him for his unremitting efforts to promote the government's interests and position to the greek people under difficult conditions. under the counsel of political leaders his replacement will be announced and that meeting is