The Greek banking system is strong and the deposits are ensured, government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis reassured late on Wednesday.

SYRIZA MP Costas Lapavitsas again brought up terms of a Greek withdrawal from the euro, arguing that this should be done in agreement with the partners.

Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF, attending the Eurogroup taking place in Luxembourg threw a spanner in the works of ongoing development today.