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.

The lack of qualified staff and resources, as well as the slow work of banks, hinder tax inspections

The performance is the main event of the new theatre season

The Ministry of Defence described the claims as unreal, former Prime Minister George Papandreou admits that he had never been informed about the impending coup

The contenders are three Greek banks - the National Bank, Alpha Bank and Eurobank EFG.