The fire that broke out yesterday in an area near Varis Koropiou Avenue and caused damage to businesses in the area, has been doused and there is no active front.

Greece retains the capacity to service its debt, the European Commission said in its 4th post-program surveillance report released on Wednesday. 

Greek-born actor Theo James was appointed Global Goodwill Ambassador by the UN High Commission.

There was considerable investor interest during an auction for re-opening a 10-year Greek Government Bond held on Wednesday.