The Greek government is believed to be focusing on exploiting the leverage afforded by a larger-than-expected primary surplus.

Angelos Filippidis, the former chairman of Hellenic Postbank (TT) who faces charges of fraud and money laundering, was held in custody at the Athens police headquarters.

Golden Dawn would be marginalised once the economy recovers.

Schauble spokesperson denies a third bail out.

Greeks failed to pay taxes totalling over 9.2 billion euros last year according to data presented this week by the Finance Ministry.

PASOK MPs have asked for a meeting with Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras due to complaints about tax issues that are damaging the coalition’s popularity.

Greek government heralds measures for quake victims on Kefalonia

Corruption costs Greece some 554 million euros every year, according to the first European Commission report on the phenomenon that was published this week.

German officials appeared to give out conflicting messages about the country’s position on Greece with officials playing down reports about a new Greek loan package.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off western Greece, reports United States Geological Survey.