An internal conflict seems to have broken out inside the Independent Greeks (ANEL) party after MP Rachel Makri went on air defending the party president after two deputies declared their independence from the party.

In the past years Athens' central and most emblematic square has been damaged repeatedly as marble tiling was removed and broken by protesters to hurl at police, surfaces were vandalized by graffiti, statues were defaced.

The PM has been doing his best to whip the votes from the New Democracy MPs and now his junior coalition partner' turn to do his bid wrangling the vote for PASOK's MPs.

Illegal brothels are on the rise in recession stricken Athens according to a report presented in parliament by the Athens City Hall. A new regulatory bill is considered by Interior ministry.