Greek PM Antonis Samaras: "As a first step to reduce costs, we booked a hospital room for three."

Due to an operation for a detached retina, Samaras (left) is unable to attend the European Council of June 28/29. In the meanwhile, his finance minister Vassilis Rapanos (right) has resigned for health reasons. The patient in the middle is called "Economy".

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