Destinations such as the islands of Tinos and Paros that are traditional during Assumption are anticipating a decline of 30 to 50 per cent due to the cut incomes of Greek pilgrims.

The Public Debt Management Agency stated it has collected 3.13 billion euro at an interest rate of 4.48%. The interest rate on the same type of securities was 4.28% a month ago and the demand was covered 2.12 times.

The long-time politician has causes a furore with his e-book, in which he argues that citizens and politicians are to equally blame for the accumulation of the Greek public debt.

The fire in Arcadia claimed a victim. In Athens, the flames enveloped an abandoned bookshop in one of the most central streets - Stadiou, on a level with Klathmonos Square. The bookshop is on the ground floor of a five-storey building.