Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, was at noon Monday at the PM's office at the Maximos Mansion, where he met with State Minister Nikos Pappas, for 45 minutes.

Athenians who pass in front of the French Embassy on Vas. Sofias Avenue lay flowers and candles.

"In recent days significant progress has been made in negotiations between the Greek authorities and representatives of institutions," said the spokeswoman of Commissioner Pierre Moskovisi, Annika Bratichart.