The phrase "extension of the memorandum" was the one that led to the cancellation of the joint announcement after the end of Wednesday's Eurogroup meeting" said government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis adding that the Greek side did not accept this expression.

Their own message of support to the Greek government, in the midst of critical negotiations with the Eurogroup was sent on Wednesday afternoon by dozens of expatriates, and a host of US citizens from the heart of Manhattan.

A significant Turkish provocation took place some time ago by a single Turkish helicopter, probably belonging to the Turkish Coast Guard, which conducted a flight, over Kos below a height of 1000 feet (about 300 meters).