The conservative-socialist coalition governing Greece is almost certain to fail in the first round, when it needs the support of 200 lawmakers in the 300-seat chamber to elect its nominee, Stavros Dimas.

The ceremony of awarding the lost Archangel Medal of Honor to the Battle Standard of the Regiment of one of the most historic units of the Greek Army, the 5/42 Evzon Regiment "Delvinaki" by the Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Hristos Manolas, was held today at the headquarters of the Regiment.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Greece and Cyprus as well as the Cypriot and the Greek Ministers of Energy will hold a joint meeting in Athens on Wednesday, to discuss issues of mutual concern in the fields of energy and maritime policy.