The IMF representative for Europe Paul Thomsen said they are sure the superiors of the IMF, the European Commission and the ECB will be just as impressed as they are and there will be no problem with granting the second tranche of the financial assistance of nine billion euros.

The building was urgently evacuated. Special police units to combat terrorism checked the eight-floor building of the ministry and found no explosive device.

Although the meeting was spectacular and dynamic the result made the hosts say good-bye to their hopes for further participation in the Champions League.

The 158 acres park, which today is not only a historical landmark, but also kind of oasis for the citizens of Athens, was almost left to the mercy of fate. Structures and facilities are old and damaged, plants are overgrown and the beautiful ducks which swam proudly in the pond until recently are gone.

Since the beginning of the year “black” workers were trying to escape or hide in many cases in warehouses and even toilets not to be apprehended at their place of work without papers. The inspectors will be accompanied by representatives of local police to avoid such scenes.