"Instead of delivering lectures abroad, George Papandreou should be arrested along with his close associates," says the leader of Independent Greeks Panos Kamenos.

Meanwhile, the talks between the government and the representatives of the European Central Bank, the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund continue in Athens. There is yet no agreement on the measures in the fiscal adjustment package.

Opposition leader Alexis Tsipras has warned prospective buyers that he would break up the deal when SYRIZA takes over Greece.

The French holding announced that it has rejected the offers of the other two contenders - the National Bank and Eurobank EFG. The merger should be completed by 31 December this year and it should meet all established standards of supervisors.