Greek Alternate Finance Minister Dimitris Mardas on Friday said that all banks will open on Monday offering a wide range of services at their desks, although a 60-euro daily cash restriction will remain.

A government reshuffle is expected to be announced within the day, said sources on Friday.

"Despite the huge political differences, we guarantee Greece's remaining in the Eurozone, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday.

Fire fighting forces have been fighting an unequal battle with flames since 3.45 am to limit the fronts of a fire that erupted in Laconia, and in strong winds up to 8 Beaufort.