The ministry of agriculture is contemplating the establishment of a special sign or mark denoting Monastery Proximity Zones in order to connect the Greek monastic diet with the international vegetarian movement. The sign will denote dining establishments within these zones that offer Monastic Dietary fare.

In a television interview, PASOK president Evangelos Venizelos revealed his plans if his party's electoral coalition “Elia” fares poorly in the upcoming elections.

The government is hailing the signing of the three contracts for hydrocarbon exploration in Ioannina, the Gulf of Patras, and Katakolo, that will take place in the presence of PM Antonis Samaras and government VP Evangelos Venizelos.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed National Bank of Greece S.A. (NBG), Piraeus Bank, S.A. (Piraeus), Alpha Bank AE (Alpha) and Eurobank Ergasias S.A.'s (Eurobank) Long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'B-' with Stable Outlooks, Short-term IDRs at 'B', and Viability Ratings (VRs) at 'b-'. Fitch has also affirmed the banks' Support Ratings (SR) at '5' and Support Rating Floors (SRF) at 'No Floor'.