The much anticipated Europa League draw was favorable for the three Greek clubs. Panathinaikos play Midtjylland, PAOK face Zimbru and Asteras play Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras chaired a cabinet council meeting to appoint the new leadership of the country's high courts. Single property tax wasn't discussed.

The Foreign Ministry will immediately establish a working group for the monitoring of Greek exports to Russia, the administration of relevant issues which emerge, as well as the coordination of all pertinent actions. The working group, which will consist of ministerial officials, as well as sectoral and export representatives, will also be exploring any expansion prospects to new markets, for Greek export goods.