Q&A: Cyprus deal

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Protesters in Nicosia
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Cyprus's negotiations with the EU and IMF have provoked anger among Cypriots

Cyprus has agreed a 10bn euros bailout with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in an attempt to stave off the collapse of its banking sector and the wider economy.

What has been agreed?

What about the bank levy?

Why are there capital controls?

Are the UK operations of Cypriot banks affected?

So is the crisis over?

What went wrong in Cyprus?

Why was a bank levy considered?