German Chancellor Angela Merkel has cautioned that Cypriot discussions between both sides have to be facilitated without any blackmail or intimidations, according to Cypriot Government Spokesman Nicos Christodoulides.

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has voiced that the nation may attempt to cease financial aid from the International Monetary Fund early.

SYRIZA chief Alexis Tsipras demanded urgent general elections at a Thessaloniki International Fair press conference, as he feels only a government with a new protocol and negotiations will be able to confer on a European basis.