“We have proven all doomsayers wrong - Greece showed it can succeed and has become a symbol for the resilience of Europe,” Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Wednesday during his address at the European Parliament.

He cost taxpayers £10 million. One of Britain's most - wanted tax fugitive Michael Voudouri, was arrested in northern Cyprus after allegedly using a forged passport.

The judicial council has decided to release Dimitris Kontominas on terms proposed yesterday by inquisitor Giorgos Andreadis, including a 5 million euro bail.