Greek economy contracts less than expected, points to 2014 recovery

Feb 14 (Reuters) - Greece's economy shrank by a smaller-than-expected 3.7 percent last year, marking the first time it has outperformed expectations since a debt crisis took hold and boosting hopes for a recovery this year.

EU, IMF resisting merger of Greek banks NBG, Eurobank: Paper

ATHENS: Greece's international lenders have asked Athens to halt the merger of National Bank with Eurobank, worried that the resulting lender would be too big for the state to deal with, daily Kathimerini reported on Saturday.