"Despite the huge political differences, we guarantee Greece's remaining in the Eurozone, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday.

Fire fighting forces have been fighting an unequal battle with flames since 3.45 am to limit the fronts of a fire that erupted in Laconia, and in strong winds up to 8 Beaufort.

And while this morning fire fighters struggle with flames in Laconia, two flaming fronts have erupted in Attica, on Mt. Hymettus and Koropi.