Greek psychiatric hospitals are in an uproar over the decision by health minister Adonis Georgiadis to include staff in the mobility measures that will spell layoffs for some.

German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble considers the cutback policies enforced in Greece, correct, as he stated on German public radio, adding that any relaxation in austerity would be a mistake.

A 51 year old Hellenic Army officer was arrested by police in Agra, Volou and charged with violation of the law concerning illegal firearms.

German chancellor Angela Merkel lent political support to the efforts of the Greek government in joint comments with Greek premier Antonis Samaras, after their meeting in Berlin.