Main opposition New Democracy (ND) parliamentary spokesman Costas Tzavaras in an interview with  radio station Praktoreio 104,9 FM on Monday estimated that the programme review will be delayed. 

The 6th Athens Half Marathon, the city's annual major spring sports event, was held on Sunday 19 March. 21,000 runners took part in the four races which was organised by the Municipality of Athens, Attica region and the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS).

European Parliament Vice President Dimitris Papadimoulis on Monday congratulated former European Parliament President Martin Schulz for his election as the leader of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) party.

 Greek finance minister, Euclid Tsakalotos expressed his desire to have a drink with blonde beauty, actress Scarlett Johansson during a discussion on primary surpluses in the House.