Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni confirmed that the nation's positive bond market return, is the most current indicator that the nation is headed in the right direction.

Angela Merkel had only good things to say about the PM's fiscal adjustment efforts. As for structural reforms, she didn't fail to mix her compliments with caution about their continuation.

The German press are looking at Ms Merkel's visit to Athens through lenses of different hues. Comments are varied, with most commentary on yesterday's Greek bond sale being positive.