The culture ministry will launch the new museum and archaeological site extended opening hours with a series of musical events in 15 regions and 17 archaeological sites in Greece.

The cases of 908 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are under scrutiny by Finance Ministry auditors, according to a document by Deputy Finance Minister Giorgos Mavraganis tabled in Parliament.

Those NGOs are included in the first round of checks, while according to Mavraganis more organizations will be checked.

Mavraganis was responding to a question by SYRIZA deputy Dimitris Gelalis regarding NGOs and penalties imposed on them

The Eurogroup has issued its announcement after the conclusion of today's meeting in Athens, noting that the EFSF installment of EUR 8.3 billion will be disbursed in three tranches.

The strike of the Greek Sailors Federation, which is on for two days has been extended for a third one. The decision was taken today after a meeting between the Sailors Federation officials and members of the Passenger Shipowners Union to talk about the signing of a collective labor agreement.