The protest involved mostly trade unionists. Hotels, restaurants and cafes were working normally.

In 10 years, Greek banks poured millions of euro into the Greek political system, mainly into the funds of PASOK and New Democracy to finance their various activities and campaigns. In 2011 alone, during the deepest economic crisis in Greece, parties received 54 million euro or six million more than in 2010.

The attackers parked a van loaded with inflammable materials at the entrance of the building and set fire to it. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Tourism employees, who will go on strike tomorrow, will have to consider whether such actions would secure the future of their jobs,said chairman of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels George Tsakiris.

Nicosia continues the talks about the intergovernmental loans from Russia and China. The negotiations for the money from Europe will be held by the Troika.

Euronews managing director Michael Peters announced at a special press conference in Athens that by the end of the year, the television would run a new 24-hour news channel in Greek. "We will not translate news. We will rather generate our own reports from Greece with European significance," said Peters.

Deputy Minister of the Merchant Marine George Vernicos resigned from Antonis Samaras’ office after the political opposition SYRIZA’s revelations that Vernicos is a shareholder in an offshore company.