The policeman who killed the 15 years old Alexis Grigoropoulos more than two years ago will be sentenced even to life imprisonment if the court approves the claim of the prosecutor Haralambos Lakafosas not to accept the extenuating circumstances. Vassilis Saraliotis - the colleague of the policemen - will be sentenced to 20 years in prison.

The Greek government provides guarantees of € 25 billion to enhance the liquidity of local banks.

Today one third of the Greeks live with less than 470 euros a month. 1 in every 5 children do live below the poverty level.

The IMF representative for Europe Paul Thomsen said they are sure the superiors of the IMF, the European Commission and the ECB will be just as impressed as they are and there will be no problem with granting the second tranche of the financial assistance of nine billion euros.

The building was urgently evacuated. Special police units to combat terrorism checked the eight-floor building of the ministry and found no explosive device.

Although the meeting was spectacular and dynamic the result made the hosts say good-bye to their hopes for further participation in the Champions League.

The 158 acres park, which today is not only a historical landmark, but also kind of oasis for the citizens of Athens, was almost left to the mercy of fate. Structures and facilities are old and damaged, plants are overgrown and the beautiful ducks which swam proudly in the pond until recently are gone.