"The conditions are gradually emerging for Greece"

"When interest rates fall below 6.9 pct, the we have the necessary conditions and there is a possibility of returning to markets. We will decide examining how things develop. It is, in any case, a vindication of our policy," the source said according to ANA-MPA

"The reaction of markets to the way the economic figures are developing is extremely positive. The markets have taken in their stride the leaks that a large sum will be needed to recapitalise banks and this is reflected in the reduction in spreads. When you have a twin deficit that becomes a surplus, you have a miracle that those dealing in depth with the Greek economy did not expect," the source added.

The Dublin congress was attended by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, who had a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday morning and discussed the progress of talks between the Greek government and the EU-IMF troika, which is currently in Athens reviewing the progress of Greece's adjustment programme.