The Greek government has publicized the letter sent by ninance minister Yanis Varoufakis to the Eurogroup. The full text is provided below.

Under the gaze of the Minister of National Defence Panos Kammenos exercise "Pyrpolitis 1/15" is in full swing, at this time, testing the preparedness of Joint Branch Rapid Reaction Force "Delta".

Hundreds of Athenians braved the bad weather and headed to the hills on Monday to mark the traditional Ash Monday celebrations which include flying colourful kites, despite the downpour early in the morning.