The German Parliament on Wednesday approved the Greek support program and the disbursement of the first installment of 26 billion euros. 454 deputies voted in favour, 113 voted against and 18 abstained.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Greece's Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) by one notch to 'CCC' from 'CC'.

The first privatization of the Greek government could be facing problems before it is even signed.