Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici issued a strict message that the third assessment is coming and that ... "pedalling [the bicyle]" - that is to say reforms - must continue to be implemented by Athens, where he is on a visit.

The interest rate of the 5-year bond of Greece is estimated to amount to 4.875%, according to the guarantor banks involved in the procedure.

A Greek first-instance court on Monday confirmed the transfer of ownership of the DOL media firm to businessman Vangelis Marinakis, as the highest bidder in a process for the company's sale.