He was nominated by the two ruling parties, SYRIZA and Independent Greeks, and supported by the MPs of New Democracy during the vote.

The most probable candidate for president of the National Bank of Greece is Louka Katseli - former Minister of Economy in the government of George Papandreou, who today is close to the leadership of SYRIZA .

While the talks between the Greek government and its lenders are continuing, analysts and international media are considering all possible scenarios and the consequences they might have.

Today, the Greek Ministry of Finance made public the record of negotiations between Greece and its European partners.

The Greek Government intends to close down the centre in Amigdaleza and to introduce a limit on the detention of illegal immigrants for up to 18 months.

Athens is making today its last attempt to return to the negotiating table, requesting from its lenders to extend the funding of Greece by 6 months, the Eurogruop President has to decide whether to call another meeting of euro zone finance ministers on Friday.