Alexis Tsipras said that the exit to the markets was for “petty political and communicative reasons” and described it as the equivalent of “shooting one's self in the foot”.

The successful bank recapitalizations are what paved the way for the state to regain access to markets, according to BoG governor Giorgos Provopoulos.

There is just one month left to register your participation in European Cleanup Day 2014 this May 10, organizing your own beach, lake, river or even forest, park or neighbourhood clean-up.