An IMF spokesperson has insinuated that discussions with the Greek government will be lengthy, maintaining low tones on the departure of troika reps from Athens.

Education minister Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos has called for a dialogue with rectors in a last ditch effort to lift the impasse at universities, but only with the provision that universities are open.

Independent Greeks deputy Vassilis Kapernaros submitted a proposal in parliament on Wednesday that would see Kalamata International Airport transformed into a rocket launch site to capitalize on space tourism.