The delay had been caused by the need to "find a suitable date when three, non-conflicted panel members are available".

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At a late-night meeting on Sunday, Mr Venizelos met opposition members and agreed that 19 February would be the most suitable date for elections, according to a finance ministry statements.

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The scheduled completion date of September would allow for suitable commemoration of Remembrance Day and enable the city's Christmas events to return to the square this year.

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