Crisis talks continue in Greece

Ministers say Greece’s embattled prime minister is waiting for the country’s president to host a meeting between him and the head of the opposition.

This latest attempt to find a way out of a political crisis occurs as pressure mounts to ensure Greece avoids bankruptcy and remains in the eurozone.

Prime Minister George Papandreou held an emergency Cabinet meeting during which he told his ministers he had asked President Karolos Papoulias to convene a meeting between himself and the head of the conservative opposition later tonight.

Political leaders are struggling to agree on the formation of an interim government. Mr Papandreou has said he will resign once power-sharing talks conclude on a replacement.

Opposition leader Antonis Samaras has insisted that the resignation come first.

The president’s office said a meeting was expected tonight, but that no details were immediately available.