Following a fierce uproar, the Greek government seems to be partially backtracking on a draft bill on the management and protection of coastal areas and beaches, saying it will be put to consultation.

The battle of words between SYRIZA and veteran PASOK kingpin Theodoros Pangalos has reached a new crescendo after the latter heaped abuse against Rena Dourou and Manolis Glezos, on a radio show.

Alexis Tsipras has called prime minister Antonis Samaras “Mr Baroso's puppet, “ commenting on yesterday's Financial Times article describing the repercussions from former PM Papandreou's decision to call for a referendum.