Ditching the Euro: Is it time for small countries like Cyprus to go their own way?

The country of Cyprus, which has beautiful beaches and is also known as a shady money haven – floated the idea of an exit from the euro zone. That was according to Andros Kyprianou, whose AKEL party is the primary backer of the current left-wing government.

"I am certainly leaving [this possibility] open. I am not pre-judging what we will do, but what I am saying is these issues must be discussed very seriously if we want to serve the interests of the Cypriot people."

Andros Kyprianou said during an interview Friday, "I am certainly leaving [this possibility] open. I am not pre-judging what we will do, but what I am saying is these issues must be discussed very seriously if we want to serve the interests of the Cypriot people."

Which brings us to tonight's number: 17 trillion.

According to the IMF, that is the combined GDP of the European Union.

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