The involvement of the European Central Bank in the PSI remains uncertain. S & P announced that Greece would be further downgraded.

According to Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker, the decision on holding the meeting of Eurogroup was taken depending on the course of the meeting of Greek political leaders, who support the cabinet, and Prime Minister Lucas Papademos. The meeting is still in progress.

Besides the high tax burden and the 30-percent decline in turnover compared to 2010, petrol station owners and their employees have become the number one target of thieves. According to the Greek press, at least two stations a day become the target of thieves.

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.