According to a recent poll, the largest political force in Greece is New Democracy. Then comes the newly established Democratic Left of Fotis Kouvelis, PASOK is supported by only 8% of the participants.

The Greek government expects private creditors to show little interest in the programme, and prepares to trigger the collective action clauses, Nouriel Roubini expects a credit event and payment of CDS.

Despite the unclear situation in the development of the Greek economic drama and the reigning public discontent, the Athens Stock Exchange was given a ray of hope. Its main index closed at 2.19% while that of the banking sector rose by 6.48% compared with Monday.

The sister and manager of two of the companies of the colourful designer and businessman, was accused of non-payment of 146,000 euro in VAT.

An interactive exhibition entitled A Balkan Tale reveals forgotten aspects of the troubled history of the unquiet Balkans.

Greek trade unions have announced a 24-hour strike again and neither the torrential rain, nor the cold wind has spoiled it. People are angry and do not accept the cut of private sector salaries.

Because of floodwaters from Bulgaria, authorities are ready to evacuate four villages in the region of Evros in Northern Greece, they advise farmers to take livestock and farm machinery to safer places, wind storms closed the airport in Ioannina.