The government spokeswoman Ms. Gerovasili stated yesterday that the IMF is pressing demands which are outside Greece΄s bailout agreement, accusing the fund of undermining the role of the Greek government and EU institutions.

Ms. Gerovasili criticized the IMF for rejecting the Greek proposal to introduce a mechanism that would automatically trigger spending cutbacks if budget targets are missed, adding that the legislation of contingent measures is not within the frameworks of the Greek Constitution and European legal values.

She also expressed her optimism that a specific date for the Eurogroup will be set in the coming days, while the programme review will be completed and Greek economy will return to growth.

Parliament will approve the concession contracts for the 14 regional airports to be operated and upgraded by the Fraport-led consortium just after Easter, and definitely before the completion of the bailout review.

Telegraph includes Greek islands in its “10 holidays to make you a better cook” guide noting the following: The Greek island of Poros is every bit as lovely as the set of Mamma Mia, but it’s less than an hour from the heart of Athens and a mere three-minute boat ride to the Peloponesse.

The Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it has been informed about cases of provocative acts in Christian churches in Istanbul.