Greece has told its European and IMF creditors it cannot implement some of the extra changes sought in exchange for fresh bailout loans, sources close to the talks said yesterday.

A Greek publisher has appeared in court following publication in his magazine of a list of the names of more than 2,000 Greek residents with Swiss bank accounts, a case that has caused political controversy in the crisis-hit country.

The news their country is likely to avoid defaulting on its debts next month and the euro should remain their currency has been greeted uneasily by Greeks.

GREEK smokers were under pressure to curb their habit as a new law banning smoking in public places went into effect in Europe’s most nicotine-addicted nation.

Athens ordered a major boost in military involvement in security for the Olympic Games today, as the Greek public order minister denied reports of problems with its massive surveillance system.