In a televised message to the Greek people yesterday evening, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras welcomed the Eurogroup’s decision on Greece, stressing that it "rewards the sacrifices of the Greek people and paves the way to growth."

The premier also said that the agreement helps the country "regain its credibility, lay the foundations for Greek debt to become sustainable and secure its position in the Eurozone," signaling "the end of a very dark period for Greece."